Medicine

Medicine

UofL researchers are working to better understand how pollutants and other factors affect heart health. UofL illustration.

UofL study finds longer periods of air pollution exposure can stress the heart Findings...

University of Louisville researchers have discovered that longer periods of exposure to air pollution have measurable negative effects on the heart and overall health. Based...
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Gibbs Foundation commits $4.5M to establish UofL endowment for lung research Endowment to support...

A transformative $4.5 million gift to the University of Louisville establishes the Gibbs Foundation Endowment in the School of Medicine, creating a lasting impact...
The Trager MicroForest, a research project of UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, is a revamped and upgraded green space in the heart of downtown Louisville. It is an area for scientific inquiry into the impact of intense urban greening.

UofL, TreesLouisville release updated Louisville urban heat mitigation study

As another heat wave hits the local region this week, the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, in partnership with TreesLouisville, has released...
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UofL receives $11.6 million to amplify research in nutrition and metabolic health NIH funding...

Chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and metabolic liver disease have sharply increased in recent decades and are among the most...
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What’s new this fall, Cards?

Every year, Cardinals arrive at the University of Louisville and UofL faculty and staff work to create new programs and improvements to support the...
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New federal designation elevates UofL physician-scientist training program MSTP award provides MD-PhD program with...

The University of Louisville has received a new federal designation and funding for its physician-scientist training program, placing it among top MD-PhD training programs...
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Why thousands of incoming students are saying #UofLYes

Another year of record enrollment proves the University of Louisville is evolving to meet the needs of the next generation. As a premier metropolitan...
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UofL announces new Center for Bioscience and concepts for an innovation park $70 million...

The University of Louisville has announced plans for the federally funded Center for Bioscience, a research and innovation facility and the first building to...
Norton Children's Hospital

UofL, Norton led study helps opioid-exposed newborns recover sooner

A major new study shows that individualized treatment for babies born with opioid withdrawal can speed recovery and reduce time spent in the hospital. The...
2026 Wilson Wyatt Alumni Awards

UofL honors outstanding alumni with 2026 Wilson Wyatt Awards Chris ’90 and Lisa Dischinger...

The University of Louisville and Louisville Alumni proudly announce the recipients of the 2026 Wilson Wyatt Alumni Awards, the highest honor bestowed by Louisville...