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UK Researchers Seek to Identify Ways to Relieve Post-Chemotherapy Cognitive Impairment

By Gail Hairston and Allison Perry

Of the 14 million cancer survivors in the United States, a significant number experience a serious side effect called chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI). While easily recognized, little is known about the etiology of this condition, also known informally as “chemo brain.” CICI can significantly reduce patients’ quality of life with serious, even devastating, symptoms such as memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, negative impacts on multitasking, confusion and fatigue.

Political Science Freshman RyAnn Schoenbaechler Wins 2017 Constitution Day Essay Contest

By Gail Hairston

Organizers of the University of Kentucky’s Constitution Day activities last week have announced the winners of the essay contest associated with the national holiday.

Political science freshman RyAnn Schoenbaechler won the 2017 Constitution Day Essay Contest with her article titled “Donald Trump: The Modern Day Killer of the First Amendment.”

Chemistry Faculty Poster Session

Chemistry Faculty Poster Session

September 8, 2017, 4-5pm, Chem-Phys-114

Description: Each fall, faculty and their group members present a poster on active projects in their research groups. From coordination complexes for cancer treatment to nanocomposites for solar cells, research projects span a variety of fields in analytical, biological, inorganic, materials, organic, and physical chemistry. The event is designed to help the class of incoming graduate students choose a research group.

Social Conflict & Democracy: The Enduring Impact of Race on U.S. Politics

Part of the Political Science department's series on Social Conflict and Democracy, this panel focuses on the enduring impact that race and slavery hold over U.S. politics.  Featuring guest speaker Maya Sen of Harvard, presenting on "The Political Legacy of Southern Slavery," the panel include three Univ. of Kentucky faculty experts as well: Christia Spears Brown (Psychology), Melynda Price (UK Law), and Ray Block (AAAS & Political Science).

Cosponsored by the Quantitative Initiative for Social & Policy Research (QIPSR) and the College of Arts & Science's Keys to Our Common Future initiative.

Date:
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Location:
Kincaid Auditorium (#111 Gatton B&E)
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