Hillary Thornton Smith

Today I hang up my media credentials and close a chapter that has been 7 years of my life. A lot has happened in that time. You’ve seen me become a wife and a mom. I’ve been able to have a front row seat to history being made & Kentuckians doing amazing things.

Where people live — and the air they breathe, green space they can access, and social and political conditions they experience — may play a major role in how the brain ages, according to a large international study recently published in @NatureMedicine. The lab of @Jiangclark is the only group in the US contributing electroencephalogram (EEG) data to this brain clock study! @HillaryUKPR @UKYMedicine @ResearchKY uknow.uky.edu/research/uk-co…

On Monday, May 18, Sanders-Brown will host its 18th annual #MindMatters26 at @FasigTiptonCo , bringing cutting-edge research and expert guidance directly to the community in a new venue known for its deep ties to the horse industry. @UKYMedicine @AgeFriendlyLex @HillaryUKPR uknow.uky.edu/research/legac…

Experts @UKSBCoA are using advanced imaging to provide answers and personalized care. “People come to us after being told, ‘You have some form of dementia.' That's not good enough for us. Families deserve to know what’s causing it and what can be done.” uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/…

"If you have someone collapsing in front of you, you do not have time to assemble a syringe. You need something anyone can use." A celebration of the work of Dr. Daniel Wermeling, professor emeritus and inventor of #naloxone nasal spray, from @UK_COP. uknow.uky.edu/research/pharm…

As one of the nation’s elite Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers, @UKSBCoA has played a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, improving patient care & fostering hope for millions. A look back at their 40 years published today in @alzdemjournals uknow.uky.edu/research/break…

The @universityofky plays a critical role in advancing the health, well-being and future of the Commonwealth. @ResearchKY is launching a video series so you can meet many researchers whose work is directly funded by NIH institutes and centers. uknow.uky.edu/research/resea…

After 25 incredible years in pharmacy, Dr. Frank Romanelli (@runblue) is embarking on a whole new adventure—this time on horseback! 🏇✨ The beloved professor and chief academic officer at @UK_COP has announced his early retirement to chase a lifelong dream few people knew about: becoming a professional jockey. While many retire to slow down, Romanelli is speeding up—literally! This spring, he'll ride exclusively for Cherie DeVaux Racing. His leadership, kindness, and humor will be deeply missed, but we couldn’t be more excited to see him take on this surprising next chapter. FULL STORY: bit.ly/3DWYmwe #TwitteRx #PharmEd @aacp

Thanks to support from each other, their family and friends along with the team at @UK_HealthCare's Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, Mercer County seniors Braylon Ellis and Andrew Tatum have not let type 1 #diabetes define them. uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/…

"It wasn’t always the friendliest place for me." Former Texas A&M @aggiembk coach Billy Kennedy once saw Lexington as enemy territory. Now, it’s a place of healing & hope, thanks to groundbreaking #Parkinson’s research at @universityofky @UK_HealthCare uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/…

Our hearts go out to those impacted by the flooding across our Commonwealth. To learn more about ways to help, visit ukathletics.com/FloodRelief

Graduates of the new @UK_COP bachelor's degree program will be prepared for careers in drug development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, medical marketing and pharmaceutical sales. uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/co…

Extremely sad news, as Coach Haywood was truly one-of-a-kind. His impact on the field is literally one for the record books and so was his impact off the field. Thinking of the EKY community.

Researchers @universityofky & @UKSBCoA are part of a groundbreaking trial looking at #medicalmarijuana use in late-stage dementia. “There’s nothing more painful to family members than watching their loved one with dementia agitated or fearful." uknow.uky.edu/research/easin…

Ahead of today's game, some legendary alumni wrote letters to Wildcats on this year’s team explaining what the rivalry means. The Kentucky Legends Project: ukathletics.com/legendsproject

“The team of doctors gave me this gift of health,” he said. “I hope to use that gift every day — to impact my players, my family, and my community." This Thanksgiving @UCPatriotFball Coach Shan Housekeeper is expressing his gratitude for @UK_HealthCare. uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/…

Oh my! This is beautiful - the coaching, the buy-in and passion from this team. This season is going to be so fun! 🔥💙

With a $300,000 @_BrightFocus grant, Center Director 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐤, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, paving the way for potential new therapeutic approaches. uknow.uky.edu/research/new-a… @HillaryUKPR @UKYMedicine @ResearchKY @NeuroscienceRPA

Opportunity to build our legacy.

NEW: The Mark Pope Era at Kentucky is here. It may not have happened without Lee Anne, a coach's daughter turned coach's wife who helped chart the course for his return to Lexington. This is their story, about love, courage, and Kentucky Basketball. on3.com/teams/kentucky…

After a successful career in the spotlight as Miss Kentucky '89 and a reporter for local television stations, UK alumna Melanie Glasscock Simpson-Conley now focuses on honoring her daughter’s legacy. Her generosity has brought critical medical resources to @KCHKids and created serene spaces like the butterfly garden at The Arboretum. Through her contributions, she continues to make a lasting impact on the UK community and beyond. Read more → bit.ly/4eSxCds