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The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) unites clinicians, researchers, and communities to accelerate the translation of basic science discoveries to tangible improvements in health.Within UK’s role as Kentucky's flagship, land grant university, the CCTS focuses on addressing chronic health disparities in rural and underserved populations throughout the Commonwealth and the Central Appalachian region. We work closely with institutional and community partners to collaboratively identify local challenges and opportunities to improve wellbeing. As the founding member of the Appalachian Translational Research Network, we also lead a regional research platform that leverages the expertise, resources, and experiences of multiple academic and medical centers. Our full Strategic Plan is available https://www.ccts.uky.edu/media/773
University Of KentuckyBackground: Achieving an inclusive biomedical research workforce and optimizing discovery requires developing innovative and appropriate health equity-focused training programs. The University of Kentucky (UK)’s CCTS, in conjunction with partners, have developed, implemented, and evaluated two programs, Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) and Disparities
January 12, 2022University of Florida faculty are leading a multistate team to boost COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates in parts of the country where health care skepticism is common and vaccination rates are low. With the emergence of the highly contagious omicron COVID-19 variant, experts say it is more important than ever to provide people with information and access to protective vaccines. The Our
September 23, 2021Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), and the University of Kentucky (UK) are teaming up to develop a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) research network to support translational science across the criminal justice continuum. Criminal justice settings provide an opportunity to engage difficult-to-reach
-Wake Forest University Health SciencesSave the Date for this Virtual Conference! September 22-23, 2020 - Tuesday, September 22: 9:45 AM - 12:20 PM - Wednesday, September 23: 9:45 AM - 12:45 PM The Wake Forest School of Medicine Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WFSM CTSI) will host the 10th Annual Summit on September 22-23, 2020. The Summit will be abbreviated and held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon
February 06, 2020Michael Samaan, PhD, who is trained as a mechanical and biomedical engineer, specializes in biomechanics. His research received a boost when he received a career-development award in early 2019 from the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science’s KL2 program. His study published in the January issue of Clinical Biomechanics helps shed light on the short-term outcome of arthroscopic surgery
The Consortium of Rural States (CORES) was formed to facilitate collaborative and disciplined efforts that will produce new opportunities for advancing translational research. The Collaborative comprises Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico and Utah, states that share common health care challenges, including significant rural populations. Each state is served by a single Clinical and Translational
The Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) is a 501©3 composed of academic institutions, community organizations, and individuals committed to translational research and training that addresses health disparities and inequities across the Appalachian region. Appalachia is a large, geographically-defined area of the eastern United States that has a history of significant health
CLIK Participant’s Report on Eastern Kentucky Water Affordability Crisis Receives National Attention
November 12, 2019Martin County has been experiencing a water crisis for decades, with the 8th highest cost of water in the state. A participant of the CCTS Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky co-authored a report how residents, many of whom can’t afford their water bills, are impacted.
November 12, 2019LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2019) – A new clinical trial initiated by University of Kentucky researchers argues against the hypothesis that the diabetes drug metformin could help exercising seniors gain more muscle mass. The double-blind trial, conducted at the University of Kentucky and University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that older adults who took metformin while performing rigorous
University Of KentuckyAppalachia has among the worst health outcomes in the nation including the highest mortality rates for 7 of 10 of the leading causes of death (heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, injury, stroke, diabetes, and suicide). The impact of these disparities is highlighted by the fact that, while there has been an increase in life expectancy throughout much of the U.S. during the
