KU Medical Center Clinical Pharmacology

07/25/2020

“We hypothesize that besides conventional risk factors, subjects with elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) may have a particularly high risk of developing cardiovascular complications.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has infected over > 11 million as of today people worldwide and is associated with significant cardiovascular manifestations, particularly in subjects with preexisting comorbidities and cardiovascular risk factors. Recently, a predisposition for arterial and venous thrombose...

02/14/2020

Dr. Moriarty was recently interviewed by the University of Kansas Medical Center media team about the genetics behind high cholesterol and his Lp(a) trial. Take a look at the exciting things going on at The University of Kansas Health System

Individuals who have an inherited condition that gives them high cholesterol regardless of diet or other lifestyle issues might one day benefit from the new drug APO(a)-I, which was tested at the University of Kansas Medical Center by Patrick M. Moriarty, M.D. Results were published in the New Engla...

01/16/2020

Countdown Top Moments of 2019.

#5 Change doesn’t occur without evidence. Our deepest thanks to all of the principal investigators, research coordinators and individuals with FH who participate in the CASCADE FH Registry and help us create the evidence!

01/13/2020

Worried about your cholesterol and blood sugar? Volunteers are needed for a research study to see how the dietary supplement, berberine, impacts cholesterol and blood sugar. Learn more by contacting the study team at rmount2@kumc.edu or 913-588-2762.

09/17/2019

Are you worried about your cholesterol and blood sugar, but also worried about taking prescription medicine? Researchers at KUMC are looking for volunteers for a study on how the dietary supplement, berberine, affects cholesterol and blood sugar. Learn more by visiting https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03976336 or by contacting the study team at rmount2@kumc.edu or 913-588-2762.

09/16/2019

The University of Kansas Lipid Clinic staff along with FH patient advocates, volunteered at the The FH Foundation table during the Golfology tournament this morning at Shadow Glen Golf Course. We were able to discuss with players, volunteers, and Baby Jay the importance of raising awareness for Familial Hypercholesterolemia, the most common genetic condition behind early heart disease.

08/06/2019

We’re looking for volunteers for a new research study! See below or contact us at 913-588-2762 for more information.

07/17/2019

Dr. Moriarty and Lauryn presented a today at on the study design and rationale behind the trial for ’s disease patients.

The better poster design was a great success and we included a short animation outlining the trial design, which we are excited to share in the coming days.

A big thank you to Ashley Kieffer for all her hard work on the poster and animation!

05/17/2019

KUMC Clin Pharm staff attended the “Research Heros” event hosted by Dr. Jeff burns and the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Liberty Memorial on Wednesday. We were able to showcase the trial, alongside all of the ongoing research efforts to treat, prevent, and search for a cure for ’s disease at KUMC.

Thanks to everyone we were able to speak to about participating in research as well as to the Alzheimer’s Disease Center for hosting a great event and all of the incredible work they’re doing to lead the fight against this disease! The single largest challenge to finding a cure to Alzheimer’s disease is finding study participants.

For more information about the ECP trial or any of the Alzheimer’s disease research going on at KUMC check out http://www.kualzheimer.org To contact directly call 913-588-0555 or email KUAMP@kumc.edu

05/02/2019

Anyone interested in ongoing research opportunities and the importance of participating in research at the KU Alzheimer's Disease Center should come hear Dr. Burns at Liberty Memorial on May 15! Research participants are everyday heros that advance medicine every day!

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We all want an end to Alzheimer’s, and at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, we are sure that the cure for Alzheimer’s will be found within a clinical trial. Come hear how local research hero Dr. Jeff Burns, Co-Director of the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and his colleagues are changing th...

04/29/2019

We’re hiring! Anyone interested in working with a great team on exciting research projects, check out the link for more information!

Assist research staff with clinical trial activities and patient care associated with study conduct. Manage tasks assigned in an organized and efficient manner. Communicate with study staff to assist with research paper and presentation development.

03/28/2019

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Volume 0, Issue ja RESEARCH ARTICLE Cardiovascular health and dementia incidence among older adults in Latin America: results from the 10/66 Study Jaime Perales‐Puchalt https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1013-7847 University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Cent...