October 4th, 2021
A Weekly Newsletter for all University of Kentucky College of Public Health faculty, staff, and health champions.
News, Updates, and Events
Meet the Marketing and Communications Team - The Partner in Your Success!
The CPH Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team wants to be your dedicated partner in sharing the success story of CPH.

The MarCom team members:

We look forward to collaborating and working with all of you to create, share and celebrate our CPH success story together!
Professional Headshots
Need a new or updated professional headshot? UK PR & Marketing will now be holding open studio hours for headshots twice a month. The next window is Tuesday, October 5th from 9:30-12:30 in the Lexmark room of the Main Building on campus.

For info about all open studio dates, contact Mark Cornelison at [email protected] or call 859-321-0853.
Meredith Duncan awarded KL2 by the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS)
Assistant Professor in the department of Biostatistics and Core Coordinator for the Center for Health Equity Transformation, Meredith Duncan, was recently awarded the KL2 by the CCTSstarting October 1st.

Congratulations, Meredith!
Migrant Outreach Program-KCHIP to host the Migrant Network Coalition (MNC)
Victoria Garcia-Davis, representing the Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health department at the University of Kentucky's College of Public Health, is the Migrant Outreach Program Director and principal investigator (PI) for the Migrant Outreach Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) grant.

ASPPH Accepting Nominations for the
2022 Teach & Research Excellence Awards
Each year, the Association of School and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) recognizes individuals who exhibit excellence in public health teaching, research, practice, community service, mentorship and student services.

Nominations for 2022 awards are now being accepted. Deadline is October 20th, 2022!

"See What's Possible in Public Health" Virtual Info Sessions
Research Impact
Krystle Kuhs, PhD, MPH in the department of Epidemiology was recently awarded the NIH R21 Supplement grant!

This research seeks to better understand the HPV16 E6 antibodies as an early marker of human papillomavirus-driven oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC) among men living with HIV who are a highest risk and to develop new methods of early detection for this rapidly increasing cancer.
Thomas Tucker, PhD, MPH in the department of Epidemiology recently received a KY state research grant award!

This research will explore whether colon cancer patients, who are residents of Appalachian Kentucky or African America, are tested less often for microsatellite instability and mismatch repair (MSI/MMR) and to design interventions to address this possible disparity in care.
Student Success
Gavin Rienne named to SEC Emerging Scholars
Gavin Rienne, a graduate student in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Ph.D. program, has been named to the SEC Emerging Scholars. The program provides professional development and networking opportunities for current doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who are considering careers in higher education.

Staff Council
Staff Employee of the Year Award
Do you know a hard-working individual that should be recognized for their efforts in making CPH great?

Staff Council is now accepting nominations for CPH Staff Employee of the Year! Winners will be announced at the CPH Winter Assembly and will receive a plaque as well as monetary award.

Submit your nominations here by Friday, November 5.
Faculty Council
HCCC Representation
The College of Public Health faculty have voted for representation to the Health Care College Council for the 2021-23 term. HCCC reviews all curricular proposals emanating from health care colleges and is a subcommittee of the University Senate. Congratulations to Rick Ingram (HMP) and Beth Lacy (EPI) for representing CPH!

Bylaws and Committee Structure   
Work continues on updating the CPH bylaws and standing committee structure. In order for the Faculty Council and other groups to work on a final submission, the faculty voted to suspend Section 7 of the CPH bylaws (2016) and work within an interim committee structure. Updates coming soon!
KIPRC
KIPRC program continue to help with suicide prevention efforts
Suicide is a leading cause of death in Kentucky. As we reflect back on September, which was National Suicide Prevention Month, it is a good opportunity to remind everyone that suicide is preventable.

Research & Reports
Business Office
We're Hiring! Clinical Instructor, Public Health Practitioner in the department of Epidemiology. Forward to those that would be interested in applying in your personal and professional network. Deadline is Thursday, October 7th.

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