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

September 8, 2026
Betty Coffman

Findings may offer guidance for individuals who spend long periods outdoors or who have cardiovascular conditions

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Gibbs Foundation commits $4.5M to establish UofL endowment for lung research

September 3, 2026
Matt Willinger

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 for groundbreaking respiratory disease research.

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UofL, TreesLouisville release updated Louisville urban heat mitigation study

September 1, 2026
Holly Hinson

As another heat wave hits the local region this week, the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, in partnership with