Organization profile
Organization profile
- To further develop the national and international reputation of the University of Kentucky by promoting and supporting discovery research and innovation and growing the portfolio of extramurally funded cardiovascular research.
- To capitalize on campus-wide strengths in research, clinical care, and population science to improve cardiovascular health in Kentucky and beyond.
- To provide a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive campus-wide environment for the development and retention of productive faculty.
- To facilitate training of postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, professional students, residents, and clinical fellows in cardiovascular research.
- To promote and support discovery research and innovation that can be translated into novel approaches and new funding from federal agencies, charitable agencies/organizations, and industry.
For more information please contact [email protected].
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Erin Abner, Ph.D.
- Epidemiology & Environmental Health - Professor, Chair, Epidemiology and Environmental Health
- Biostatistics - Joint Appointment
- Diabetes & Obesity Research Priority Area
- Neuroscience Research Priority Area
- Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) - Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Endowed Chair
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Talal Alnabelsi, MD
- Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor
- Radiology - Joint Appointment
- Cardiovascular Research Priority Area
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Yasir Alsiraj, Ph.D.
- Pediatrics - Assistant Professor
- Cardiovascular Research Priority Area
- Diabetes & Obesity Research Priority Area
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Deoxysphingolipids as intermediates of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy
Spassieva, S. (PI)
University of Kentucky Neuroscience Research Priority Area
3/14/25 → …
Project: Research project
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Development of a Minimally Invasive Single Cannulation, Compact Single Port Pulsatile Ventricular Assist Device (sppVAD) for Total LV Support
Ballard Croft, C. (PI)
10/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Extracellular vesicle-mediated Nrf2 protein secretion and its therapeutic application in cardiogenic dementia
Tian, C. (PI)
7/1/24 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
Research output
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Adipocyte-specific deletion of the mineralocorticoid receptor improves glucose homeostasis and associates with FGF21-adiponectin signalling in obese male mice
Turner, M. B., Pangilinan, H. R., Park, S., Angoma, B., Helsley, R. N. & Loria, A. S., Jan 2026, In: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 28, 1, p. 562-573 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Amustaline/glutathione pathogen-reduced red cell hemoglobin utilization in complex cardiac surgery: A post hoc analysis of the phase 3 ReCePI trial
for the ReCePI Study Group, Jan 2026, In: Transfusion. 66, 1, p. 72-83 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Exploratory Study of Safety Scenario Planning Among Ex-Partner Stalking Victims
Logan, T. K. & Walker, R., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Family Violence. 41, 1, p. 87-100 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Kentucky Rural Health Association (External organization)
Miller, J. (Member)
2014 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Patients with heart failure eat same quality of diet as their family caregivers
Chung, M. (Speaker), Moser, D. (Speaker), Kang, J. (Speaker) & Lennie, T. (Speaker)
Feb 1 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease: The search for evidence
Lennie, T. (Speaker)
Nov 1 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk