Katie is the director of Media Relations + Content within the Marketing + Communications department. She oversees media outreach for the division and assists with other media relations efforts across campuses and units.
katie.pence@uc.edu | 513-558-4561
February 18, 2009
A study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati shows that high-fat diets, even if consumed for a short amount of time, can inflame fat tissue surrounding blood vessels, possibly contributing to cardiovascular disease.
February 16, 2009
University of Cincinnati researchers have discovered that estrogen receptors are present in medulloblastoma the most common type of pediatric brain tumor leading them to believe that anti-estrogen drug treatments may be beneficial in limiting tumor progression and improving patients overall outcome.
February 5, 2009
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, with approximately 330,000 deaths each year. It's estimated that more than 95 percent of cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital. CPR could prevent this, but in some cities Cincinnati included this lifesaving procedure is done at a lower frequency rate than elsewhere.
January 23, 2009
The University of Cincinnati, University Hospital and UC Physicians are collaborating with the American Heart Association (AHA) to celebrate National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6.
January 19, 2009
New analyses by the University of Cincinnati show that genetic testing used to guide initial dosing of the blood-thinner warfarin may not be cost-effective for typical patients with atrial fibrillation but may be for patients at higher risk for major bleeding.
January 8, 2009
Chronic illness can lead to poorer quality of life particularly for adolescents. New research shows that spirituality may help teens cope with their conditions.
January 7, 2009
A new procedure at University Hospital could help eliminate the risk of cancer for area patients who suffer from Barrett's esophagus.
January 6, 2009
The University of Cincinnati and the Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati will host a community health care forum from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13.
December 27, 2008
University of Cincinnati researchers have discovered a new therapy for transplant patients, targeting the antibody-producing plasma cells that can cause organ rejection.
December 18, 2008
University of Cincinnati experts say there are a number of reasons why asthma is worse during the winter months and caution sufferers to pay close attention to their condition when the temperature drops and the snow starts falling.