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UofL and UofL Health receive $11.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies

October 22, 2025

Cancer remains one of the greatest health concerns in the U.S., but University of Louisville cancer researchers and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center oncologists are improving outcomes for patients in Kentucky and beyond.

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Jason Smith appointed UofL Health CEO

October 16, 2025

Entering its seventh year as a regional academic health system, the UofL Health Board of Directors has named Jason Smith, MD, PhD, MCA, FACS, as its new chief executive officer.

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UofL, UofL Health investigate new pathways for treating ischemic strokes

October 15, 2025

Every moment is critical when treating a stroke. Ischemic strokes, which account for 87% of all strokes annually, occur when a blood clot or other blockage disrupts blood flow to the brain.