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MSD and UofL testing Louisville wastewater to track COVID-19
June 18, 2020
Researchers at the University of Louisville are working with Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District to determine if areas of COVID-19 infection can be tracked by testing wastewater.
UofL immunologist discovers biomarker that predicts a crisis in COVID-19 patients
June 17, 2020
Dr. Jun Yan, professor of surgery and microbiology and immunology at the University of Louisville, led a team of researchers in the discovery of an important biomarker that predicts a crisis in COVID-19 patients that could lead to death.
UofL researchers part of a nearly $17 million investment to fast-track studies on effects of vaping, nicotine on youth
June 12, 2020
The American Heart Association is investing nearly $17 million to fund a two-year research initiative, ENACT (End Nicotine Addiction in Children and Teens), led by a national network of scientists focusing on the health impacts of e-cigarettes and