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Thank You, Research Staff!

The Vice President for Research hosted a Staff Appreciation luncheon at the Gatton Student Center on June 11th to recognize the efforts of the research administrative staff. See photos from the event and metrics on the research enterprise and staff efforts.

Take Advantage of Federal Funding Increases

Congress came together to reach a bipartisan FY18 omnibus appropriation agreement that provides investment to research programs. We’ve highlighted a few details of the funding increases.

UK Honors the 2018-2019 University Research Professors

At a reception hosted by President Eli Capilouto at Maxwell Place, UK Research recognized the accomplishments of 14 faculty.

Fighting the Scourge of Opioid Abuse, Fostering a Healthier Future for Kentucky

This week, University of Kentucky physicians, researchers and leaders working to find solutions in the fight against prescription drug abuse are in Atlanta for the 2018 National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit.

Developing Technology that Transforms the Marketplace

The earliest technology behind touch-screen systems was pioneered by a former UK faculty member, Samuel Hurst, with the support of federal research funding. From it, entire industries were transformed as technology improved over the years: entrepreneurs developing new patents that transformed the technology for new applications.

Michelle Martel Investigates the Impact of Hormones on ADHD

Michelle Martel, an associate professor in psychology, is studying how hormones impact the expression of ADHD symptoms in young women.

Selwitz Honored Nationally for Career Dedicated to Research Ethics

Ada Sue Selwitz received the 2017 ARENA Legacy Award.

Office of Technology Commercialization Equips UK Researchers and Aids EKU Inventors

UKAccel trains UK faculty to turn their ideas into startups and the UK/EKU partnership will create an IP pipeline.

Learn More About Kentucky Research Data Center

Join the KRDC on Sept 19 and 22 to learn about the data resources and access requirements for researchers.

Research Helps Drive Kentucky’s Economy

As Kentucky’s flagship research university, we are developing a well-educated workforce for the state. We are creating more jobs through smart growth and capital investment. And we are sustaining business and industry development through our research and commercialization.

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