Future physical therapist finds value in helping others succeed
Not every person’s passion is realized in an all-consuming epiphany; in fact, for human health sciences junior Emily Appel, her grand moment of revelation happened in the back of her mother’s car on the way to a college fair.
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Military researcher searches for solutions to chronic pain epidemic
Josh Van Wyngaarden, PT, DPT, has always been interested in the mechanisms behind pain. As a member of the U.S. Air Force, he’s well-acquainted with chronic pain and the devastating effect it can have on his fellow Airmens’ lives.
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Physician assistant studies alumnus puts UK for Kentucky values into action serving rural communities
The phrase “we are the University of Kentucky for Kentucky” is one that resonates across the entire UK campus. Because of his belief in this mission, physician assistant studies graduate Tyson Gross has dedicated his career to delivering care to…
Future speech language pathologist finds her place advocating for the profession
Communication sciences and disorders (CSD) major Eman Issa has gotten in trouble her whole life for being too talkative. “I really love to talk,” she said. “So, when I found out I could go to school to help other people talk, I knew exactly where…
CHS students empower Ecuadorian communities during Shoulder to Shoulder brigades
In Santo Domingo, Ecuador, locals line up outside the University of Kentucky staffed Shoulder to Shoulder clinic with a variety of needs. For many Santo Domingo residents, there are almost no options for specialty care in the area and little…
CHS and UK students who have overcome adversity honored at first annual Still We Rise Banquet
On February 21, conversation filled the room as communications sciences and disorders senior Kennedy Guess made her way from table to table thanking her guests for coming to the first annual Still We Rise Banquet—an event borne out of…
CHS hosts inaugural Jacobson Innovation Award Symposium
On Feb. 20, the UK College of Health Sciences hosted the inaugural Myron and Elaine Jacobson Innovation Award Symposium at UK's Chandler Hospital. Former UK faculty members, the Jacobsons co-founded Niadyne—a pharmaceutical development…
Collaborating across health care disciplines to combat ALS
In the nineties, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) medical specialist Edward Kasarskis, MD, PhD, director of UK’s ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic, asked Tony English, PT, PhD, now the director of physical therapy at the College of Health Sciences…
Active Women's Health Initiative hosts Tates Creek Middle School girls at SMRI
We were excited to partner with Tates Creek Middle School to create a field trip experience for 6th-8th grade girls that highlighted topics related to physical activity, athletics, science, and research. Twenty-three girls from Tates Creek…
Going his own way: How a CLM student’s unconventional path led to discovering his passion
Not every student comes to the University of Kentucky with their hearts set on a specific program. In fact, College of Health Sciences (CHS) senior and current student ambassador Rasheen Turner claims that two factors led to his being here: NBA…