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Peter Morris Returns to UK as Division Chief for Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 28, 2015) - UK HealthCare has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Morris to the University of Kentucky faculty as chief for the Division Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

He brings more than 24 years of experience in patient care and research.  While at  Wake Forest, Morris served as director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and most recently as director of the Critical Illness, Injury and Recovery Research Center.

Morris received his medical degree from Cornell University. He completed his residency  and fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 journal articles and is a reviewer for several journals, including Chest, JAMA, and Critical Care Medicine.

He was an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky from 1993-1999.

Morris’ research focuses on clinical trials for severe sepsis, ICU Rehabilitation Strategies, shock, and acute lung injury (ARDS).  

MEDIA CONTACT: Laura Dawahare, Laura.Dawahare@uky.edu, (859) 257-5307