University of Louisville Department of Medicine

Huge congrats to Dr. Collins! 🎊 🎉

University of Louisville researcher receives national award for excellence in integrative physiology May 13, 2026 | What began as a focused effort to better understand the female heart has grown into a nationally recognized research program for Helen E. Collins, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Her work is helping reshape how scientists and clinici...

UofL breaks ground on $280-million facility for health education and collaboration April 21, 2026 | The Health Sciences Building will serve as a nexus of learning, engagement and research for UofL’s four health sciences schools and the community.

UofL study shows living near trees benefits the immune system April 10, 2026 | Green Heart Louisville Project research reveals additional health benefits of residential greenness.

We 👀 you, Dr. Kalra! 🫀

FIRST IN KENTUCKY | Congratulations to the team that recently completed UofL Health's first cardiac PET scan. This represents a major milestone for our cardiology program, and we are proud to be the first site in Kentucky to utilize the advanced radiotracer Flyrcado for cardiac imaging.

Cardiac PET has superior diagnostic accuracy for ischemia, reducing false-positive results and enabling more precise clinical decision-making. It also expands our ability to diagnose complex conditions such as cardiac sarcoidosis, microvascular angina and device-related infections.

Big congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Callen, who was recently honored with the William D. James, MD Mentor of the Year Award by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Callen received the award at the AAD Leadership Alumni Reception on March 29 at the AAD Annual Meeting in Denver, CO.

A professor of medicine, Chief of the University of Louisville Division of Dermatology and the Lafayette G. Owen, MD, Chair of Dermatology, Dr. Callen was recognized as an Academy member who has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to mentoring. Moreover, through his positive impact on his mentees' careers, he has advanced dermatology for the benefit of the community at large.

Way to go, Dr. Callen! 🎊🎉

We would like to give a hearty congratulations to our 2026 Presidential Excellence Award winners from the UofL Department of Medicine!

The University of Louisville recognizes faculty members who bring distinction to the institution through exceptional contributions in teaching, research, creative work, and service.

Three faculty members were recognized with Distinguished Faculty Awards, including:

• Aruni Bhatnagar, PhD - Outstanding Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity: Career Achievement

• Tara Schapmire, Ph.D., MSSW, OSW-C, APHSW-C - Outstanding Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity: Social Sciences

• Jennifer Koch, MD - Distinguished Teaching

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Women’s health has long been underrepresented in research, but that’s changing.

Banrida Wahlang, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, is studying how “forever chemicals” impact the body differently in women, helping uncover critical gaps in our understanding of disease and toxic exposure.

Through her research and mentorship, she’s advancing more inclusive science and shaping a future where women’s health is fully represented.

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