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'Behind the Blue': UK Researcher Jennifer Havens Works to Develop Treatment for Hepatitis C

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Dr. Jennifer Havens

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2019) – The University of Kentucky is tackling many of Kentucky’s toughest health issues through research aimed at making documented, measured progress.

Among the many ongoing examples of UK’s faculty researchers focusing their skills to combat a major health challenge is Jennifer Havens, professor of behavioral science in the UK College of Medicine and a faculty member in the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research.

In this edition of the Behind the Blue Podcast, Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications talks with Havens about a project she is leading to combat Hepatitis C.

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