Noting the significant progress in drug and vaccine development over the past three years, the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, has provided a three-year, $5.5 million grant to the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville to develop new treatments and vaccines for various forms of cancer. “Seven years…
Leadership changes announced by Cardiovascular Innovation Institute
Laman Gray, M.D., a pioneer in heart disease research and the development and use of cardiovascular assist devices and artificial organs, has been named executive director of the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute. Gray will continue in his role as medical director of CII. Roberto Bolli, M.D., has been named the scientific director and Stuart Williams, Ph.D.,…
University of Louisville receives nearly $1 million from WHAS Crusade for Children
The University of Louisville has received nearly $1 million in grant funding this year from the WHAS Crusade for Children. The awards announced today help fund direct patient care as well as much-needed equipment purchases so UofL can continue providing the best possible care to children who have special needs. The Crusade has provided $947,000…
Jones, Diakov named UofL assistant vice presidents for health affairs
Veronnie Faye Jones, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.P.H., and Peter G. Diakov, J.D., M.A., have been named assistant vice presidents for health affairs at the University of Louisville. The UofL Board of Trustees voted on the appointments today (July 12). Jones’ appointment is in the area of diversity; Diakov’s in strategic initiatives. “For a number of years,…
Elliot joins UofL Health Sciences Center
Named associate vice president for health affairs/strategic initiatives Jennifer Elliott has been named the associate vice president for health affairs/strategic initiatives and special advisor to the executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Louisville’s Health Sciences Center. Elliott has been part of the Stites & Harbison, PLCC law firm and was chair…
UofL receives support to transform health care education
Schools of Nursing, Dentistry share nearly $1.1 million federal grant Health care is changing, and how the University of Louisville prepares students to deliver high-quality care is adjusting to those changes. A new educational initiative will have nursing and dental students collaborating to better identify and manage systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease…
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