A new program at the University of Louisville is aimed at alleviating the N95 respirator shortage amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its N95 Decontamination Program, U of L will decontaminate and sterilize used respirators through a Centers for Disease Control-approved and Food and Drug Administration-authorized process using vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP). U of L is…
Ruth Carrico, PhD
Ruth Carrico, PHD, DNP, APRN, CIC Associate Professor, University of Louisville President, Kentucky Nurses Association FAST FACTS Leadership style: Engaged and collaborative but with an expectation of accountability. Mentors: Early in my practice, Juanita Clay was my mentor for development of my nursing skills and management. Dr. Julio Ramirez has been my mentor in…
UofL Physicians to hold designer eyewear trunk show
The optical shop of UofL Physicians – Eye Specialists will be holding its annual Designer Eyewear Trunk Show on Thursday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the atrium of the Kentucky Lion’s Eye Center at 301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd. on the UofL Health Sciences Campus. Frames from brands such as Michael Kors, Calvin Klein,…
UofL receives $5.5 million grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to support innovative cancer research
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…
Unbridled enthusiasm
How and why Louisville became an epicenter of cardiovascular stem cell research. By Atul R. Chugh, MD As we say goodbye to events that define Louisville’s position on an international stage with celebrations such as the Kentucky Derby, Thunder over Louisville and various other arts and social happenings, I am almost embarrassed to admit that before moving here, I had no idea…
UofL launches study in quest to decrease hospital readmission of heart failure patients
Researchers at the University of Louisville are launching a clinical research study to develop an objective approach to discharge patients with heart failure from the hospital with the goal of decreasing their possible readmission. Saeed A. Jortani, Ph.D., clinical associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, will lead a team of investigators including cardiologists, emergency…