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NIH awards $10.6 million for central nervous system metabolism research center at UK

Sep 5, 2023, 7:15 AM

UK has been awarded a prestigious Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant to study central nervous system metabolism from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health.

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Herculaneum scrolls: A 20-year journey to read the unreadable

Aug 24, 2023, 7:09 AM

Restoring an ancient library from the ashes of Mount Vesuvius is now closer to reality. To highlight the progress, this is the first in a four-video series featuring Brent Seales, UK Alumni Professor in the Department of Computer Science and his Digital Restoration Initiative team.

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NSF CAREER Award advancing UK researcher’s work integrating AI in manufacturing

Aug 7, 2023, 7:10 AM

Edward Wang, Ph.D., will work to develop the first large-scale generalizable machine learning model specifically tailored for manufacturing applications, like welding, similar to how ChatGPT processes language.

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Materials Science Research Priority Area to seed innovation, fuel industry solutions

Jun 20, 2023, 6:35 AM

A new Research Priority Area at the University of Kentucky will create a unifying identity for faculty, staff and students in materials science.

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Mentorship shapes UK College of Education acting dean's career

Jun 1, 2023, 7:06 AM

Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., holds many titles — psychologist, researcher, educator and mentor. She became the first woman of color to lead the University of Kentucky College of Education when named acting dean last semester.

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UK dentistry, pharmacy researchers partner on opioid alternatives for adolescent pain management

Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 AM

Faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and College of Pharmacy are examining opioid prescriptions for adolescents and young adults after major dental procedures.

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Design Thinking: How UK prepares students for real-world problem solving

Mar 24, 2023, 7:12 AM

A course in the College of Education brings students from different disciplines together to learn to work as a team, think critically, and use creativity to address a very unique and emotional challenge with their community partner, UK’s Markey Cancer Center.

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Women Making History: UK researcher helps caregivers navigate Alzheimer's challenges

Mar 1, 2023, 7:09 AM

Throughout March, UK is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research and impacting the lives of Kentuckians. For Allison Gibson, Ph.D., her passion is helping some of the most vulnerable Kentuckians.

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People Behind Our Research: An innate curiosity inspired Darwin Conwell's medical career

Feb 9, 2023, 7:22 AM

Curiosity and an eagerness to learn led Darwin Conwell, M.D., to a career as a medical pancreatologist. Now the chair of internal medicine, Conwell brings his passion for science and education to the College of Medicine and UK HealthCare.

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CAER facility expansion enhances UK’s cement research capabilities

Feb 8, 2023, 9:53 AM

A U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center grant has provided the Center for Applied Energy Research with funding to expand its renowned cementitious materials research and development facility.

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