UofL researchers discover cause of vision loss in common hereditary eye disorder
Retinitis pigmentosa is a common hereditary eye disorder that leads to the gradual deterioration of rod cells causing reduced peripheral vision and night vision....
UofL researchers extend life of heart segments to enable more extensive pre-clinical testing 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
Researchers at the University of Louisville have developed an easily reproducible system that enables them to keep slices of human hearts alive for a...
UofL’s Leadership & Innovation in Academic Medicine program expanding
UofL's School of Medicine鈥檚 Leadership & Innovation in Academic Medicine (LIAM) 2019 graduates were honored and the class of 2020 announced at a ceremony...
Special ceremonies mark student entry into health professions
Throughout 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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UofL Hospital and community partners offer free hep C screening on World Hepatitis Day 鈥淵ou don鈥檛 know how bad it makes you feel until you are well again鈥
Amber Bow knew she was sick, but did not seek treatment for hepatitis C for more than two years. She did not realize just...
UofL brings in highest amount of research funding since 2012
The University of Louisville recently completed its most successful year securing funding for research since 2012. UofL research on everything from gum disease to...
UofL researcher to study associations between green spaces and breast cancer risk
Can living in a "greener" area lower your risk for breast cancer? The Boston Mammography Cohort Study aims to answer this question, and a...
UofL robotics team designs nursing assistant
The Adaptive Robotic Nursing Assistant, ARNA, could allow nurses to focus more on direct patient care by performing time-consuming tasks. Developed by Dan Popa...
Beer with a Scientist: Immunotherapy is leading to longer life for more cancer patients
At a Beer with a Scientist event four years ago, cancer specialist Jason Chesney, MD, PhD, described clinical trials in immunotherapy being conducted at...
Small doesn鈥檛 mean safe when it comes to fireworks eye safety
As families get ready for a special 4th of July to celebrate our nation鈥檚 birthday, it is important to enjoy fireworks safely. Eye injuries...