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Inaugural Kentucky Health Policy Conference focused on substance use disorder

Apr 8, 2025, 8:29 AM

The April 2 conference, hosted by the UK College of Nursing’s Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments, brought together health advocates from across Kentucky.

Rising Stars Symposium to showcase research on substance use disorders

Mar 11, 2025, 7:53 AM

The UK Substance Use Priority Research Area will host the Rising Stars Symposium on April 17 to showcase innovative research and new findings on substance use disorders.

‘Behind the Blue’ guest podcast: ‘Talking FACS’ from Martin-Gatton CAFE

Jan 27, 2025, 7:51 AM

On this guest episode, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses a critical and timely issue—the alarming rise of stimulant use alongside the ongoing opioid crisis, a phenomenon some experts refer to as a "twin epidemic."

Registration open for Substance Use Research Event 2025

Dec 13, 2024, 7:03 AM

UK's seventh annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE) will be held Feb. 5, 2025, and registration is currently open.

Ready player one: UK levels up opioid misuse prevention with innovative gaming

Oct 29, 2024, 7:15 AM

Olufunmilola Abraham is leading an innovative project that leverages the power of gaming to tackle opioid misuse among teens.

UK, TCU awarded $4.7 million to reduce overdose among justice-involved women

Oct 2, 2024, 8:23 AM

The team aims to adapt and test an intervention approach for women with a history of substance use disorders and exposure to violence.

Improving tobacco use research, treatments for people with disabilities

Oct 1, 2024, 7:21 AM

Sean Regnier is working to develop smoking treatment options that are tailored for people with intellectual and development disabilities.

SUPRA Rising Stars Symposium to spotlight early career addiction research

Sep 6, 2024, 7:34 AM

The symposium will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Gatton Student Center.

UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

Aug 20, 2024, 7:39 AM

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

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CURE Summer Fellowship provides undergrads opportunity to enhance research skills

Aug 20, 2024, 7:22 AM

The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

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