'UK at the Half' Features Interim Vice President for Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2014) — Interim Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis, also a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, was featured during "UK at the Half" that aired during the University of Kentucky vs. Grand Canyon University basketball game, broadcast on the radio Nov. 14.

Cassis, a UK faculty member for over 26 years, is the principal investigator on four major research grants from the National Institutes of Health relating to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. In the "UK at the Half" interview, Cassis discusses her belief that UK's research and educational mission are highly related.

"UK at the Half" airs during the halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and is hosted by Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Marketing.

To hear the "UK at the Half" interview click on the play button below. To view a transcript for the Nov. 14 "UK at the Half" interview, click here.