Kentuckians with rare diseases gain support through new advisory council UofL doctors, rare disease advocates join with Gov. Matt Bevin for ceremonial bill signing
A new Kentucky Rare Disease Advisory Council will bring together the best minds in the Commonwealth to help raise awareness, secure funding and speed...
Disruption of glucose transport to rods and cones shown to cause vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa UofL researchers note the metabolic changes are similar to those seen in lung cancer in laboratory
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 聽Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a common hereditary eye disorder that leads to the gradual deterioration of rod cells causing reduced peripheral...
Special ceremonies mark student entry into health professions White Coat ceremonies hold meaning for medical, dental, dental hygiene and doctorate of nursing practice students
Over the next month, 360 students in the health professions will take their first step in establishing the importance of the provider-patient relationship.
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New method developed at UofL enables more extensive preclinical testing of heart drugs and therapies Researchers extend life of heart segments from 24 hours to six days; process allows better testing for efficacy and toxicity and saves money and time
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Researchers at the University of Louisville have developed an easily reproducible system that enables them to keep slices of human hearts...
Nominations are open for Galbreath equine industry entrepreneurship award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Nominations are open for the 29th annual John W. Galbreath Award, which recognizes outstanding entrepreneurship in the equine industry.
The University of...
鈥淵ou don鈥檛 know how bad it makes you feel until you are well again鈥 Hepatitis C can be cured; free screenings available on World Hepatitis Day, July 28
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Amber Bow knew she was sick, but did not seek treatment for hepatitis C for more than two years. She did...
Funding for UofL research is most since 2012
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 The University of Louisville recently completed its most successful year securing funding for research since 2012. UofL research on everything from...
UofL鈥檚 free summer movie series to conclude with 鈥淩alph Breaks the Internet鈥 Aug. 2
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 鈥淐ards Under the Stars,鈥 UofL鈥檚 free summer family movie series, will feature 鈥淩alph Breaks the Internet鈥 Friday, Aug. 2.
The event begins...
Immunotherapy 鈥 using the body鈥檚 immune system to attack cancer cells 鈥 is leading to longer life for more cancer patients Learn about the state of cancer treatment at Beer with a Scientist July 17
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 At a Beer with a Scientist event four years ago, cancer specialist Jason Chesney, M.D., Ph.D., described clinical trials in immunotherapy...
UofL鈥檚 free summer movie series to show 鈥淭he Lego Movie 2: The Second Part鈥 July 12
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 鈥淐ards Under the Stars,鈥 UofL鈥檚 free summer family movie series, will feature 鈥淭he Lego Movie 2: The Second Part鈥 Friday, July...