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Dr. Greg Davis interviews guests about the latest medical research taking place at the University of Kentucky and abroad. Updated weekly.

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Collaboration turns the tide on Kentucky's colorectal cancer rates

Twenty years ago, Kentucky had the highest colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in the U.S., as well as the second-lowest colorectal cancer screening rate. That's certainly not the case now. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Thomas Tucker, senior director for cancer surveillance at UK's Markey Cancer Center about the turnaround and where Kentucky goes from here.

What you should know about blood clots and their potentially fatal complications; deep vei...

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. George Davis, inpatient clinical pharmacist and adjunct professor in the UK College of Pharmacy about blood clots and being aware of thrombosis.

What you should know about blood clots and their potentially fatal complications; deep vei...

Listen · 8:17

Experts from across the globe to present at ASN conference at UK

The annual American Society for Neurochemistry conference is a unique meeting that brings young and seasoned scientists together to experience cutting-edge neurochemistry and neurobiology. This year the conference will be held at the University of Kentucky from March 18-22 and we have a preview. Dr. Greg talks with Linda Van Eldik, director of UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. She's also the chair of the public forum which is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. on March 18th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Lexington. The forum will look at topics ranging from healthy brain aging to addressing risks and disparities in the community.

This week on Dr. Greg: UK's Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center

The incidence of spinal cord injury is over 17,000 new cases per year in the United States. The University of Kentucky is home to the Spinal Cord Injury and Research Center which helps develop new treatment methods for those who experience such trauma. This week Dr. Greg talks with acting director John Gensel about the center and his takeaways from a national conference he recently attended on the issue.

This week on Dr. Greg: UK's Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center

Listen · 8:07

UK launches large-scale study on impact of cancer care via molecular tumor boards

Jill Kolesar, Pharm.D., a professor in UK's College of Pharmacy and co-director of the UK Markey Cancer Center Molecular Tumor Board, is principal investigator of a study examining the impact molecular tumor board review has in cancer patient outcomes. She talks about it this week on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine.

UK launches large-scale study on impact of cancer care via molecular tumor boards

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New Alzheimer's drug being tested at UK Sanders-Brown could be a gamechanger

The University of Kentucky is a site for the groundbreaking AHEAD study, the first-ever clinical trial to test the effect of a promising drug known as lecanemab. Just a few weeks ago the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) via the Accelerated Approval pathway for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This represents an important advancement in the ongoing fight to effectively treat Alzheimer's disease, and UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is on the forefront of the work. Dr. Greg speaks with Greg Jicha, director of clinical trials at UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.

New Alzheimer's drug being tested at UK Sanders-Brown could be a gamechanger

Listen · 10:18

Everything is Science city-wide festival returns with 'timely' theme

Each year, a group of students and employees at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and campus and community partners work together to show Lexington that science is all around us, not just in the research labs. Everything is Science is held at different locations throughout the city, with events happening Monday through Friday. The festival features presentations, demonstrations, and conversations in laid-back spaces, like local restaurants, pubs, and breweries. Speakers aim to bring an uncomplicated approach to topics that we may not initially consider science-related. Dr. Greg gets a preview from coordinating committee member Dr. Lou Hirsch.

K-VAC project to shed light on vaccine hesitancy in Eastern Kentucky

University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH) researchers, in collaboration with investigators from the UK College of Medicine, the UK College of Communication and Information and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), are leading a five-year, $3.7 million project to study COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in Eastern Kentucky. Dr. Greg talks with co-principal investigator Marc T. Kiviniemi, Ph.D.

What we know, what we think we know, and what we have left to know about COVID-19 as third...

As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches the three year mark, University of Kentucky clinical microbiologist Dr. Vaneet Arora says both the virus - and the efforts to combat it - continue to evolve. Dr. Arora joins Greg for an update.

What we know, what we think we know, and what we have left to know about COVID-19 as third...

Listen · 7:20

Hamlin incident highlights athletic trainers' vital role in player safety

The quick action of athletic trainers is credited with saving the life of Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin. This week on Dr. Greg Davis we take a deep dive into how athletic trainers are trained to respond to even the most unimaginable sports-related emergency situations. He goes one on one with Dr. Johanna Hoch, Program Director of the Professional Masters in Athletic Training at the University of Kentucky.

Hamlin incident highlights athletic trainers' vital role in player safety

Listen · 9:18
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