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Medicine

A confocal microscope image shows the SA-4-1BBL (green color) bound to its receptor on an immune cell (red color) to initiate an immune activation cascade to fight cancer. Image courtesy University of Louisville.

UofL researchers discover immune stimulant molecule shown to prevent cancer

A research team at the University of Louisville has discovered that an immune checkpoint molecule they developed for cancer immunotherapy also protects against future...
Michael Douzuk Jr.

Douzuk named CFO of UofL Health

A professional with more than 25 years of senior financial executive experience has been named the chief financial officer of UofL Health, effective this...
The Shaved Heads event raised more than $3,600 for RaiseRED, and fundraising will continue through Feb. 23 when the campaign culminates in an 18-hour dance marathon.

UofL med students shave heads to raise money for kids with cancer

As a stylist cut 8-inch long sections from her hair, Alexa Black flashed bright smiles back at her classmates sitting in the audience. Black and...
From left to right: Steve Trager, Mayor Greg Fischer, President Neeli Bendapudi, Anna Faul, Joe D'Ambrosio

UofL launches renovation of downtown building for optimal aging institute

With the ceremonial swing of sledgehammers, renovation has begun on the new home of the University of Louisville Trager Institute at 204 E. Market...
UofL Trager Institute exterior rendering

UofL launches renovation of downtown building for optimal aging institute Trager Family and Republic...

Renovation has begun on the new home of the University of Louisville Trager Institute at 204 E. Market St. Formerly the Institute for Sustainable...

Renovation kick-off on new space for UofL optimal aging institute Trager Family and Republic...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Renovation kick-off on new space for UofL optimal aging institute Trager Family Foundation and Republic Bank Foundation gifts to support the renovation WHO: UofL President...
Erica Sutton, MD, a general surgeon with UofL Physicians and associate professor at the UofL School of Medicine

‘Heart of a Champion’ to help Smoketown residents with heart health Participants will get...

A new initiative between the University of Louisville and several community partners will help residents of Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood learn their heart health, and...
J. Eric Ahlskog, M.D., Ph.D.

Advice and support available for Parkinson’s disease patients, families and caregivers

Individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, along with their families and caregivers, will have the opportunity to hear from a popular author and expert on...
Kate Baker, D.V.M., M.S., and Roo

Is your home a potential pet poison pit? Find out a Beer with a...

A number of potentially life-threatening toxins found in many households can seriously harm your furry best friend. Even things humans safely ingest every day...
Kate Baker, D.V.M., M.S., and Roo

Is your home a potential pet poison pit? Veterinary pathologist identifies common pet toxins...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A number of potentially life-threatening toxins found in many households can seriously harm your furry best friend. Even things humans safely...