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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.

Registration open: 10th annual Appalachian Research Day set to take place in Corbin

Mar 5, 2025, 12:28 PM

The annual event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia.

‘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."

UK scientists help unveil improved rat genome, advancing medical research

Jan 9, 2025, 9:35 AM

Rats have long been a staple in biomedical research because their biological and behavioral characteristics mirror human health.

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.

$2.2 million HRSA grant to advance CHS PA program’s work in Appalachia

Oct 9, 2024, 7:12 AM

The grant will fund a program titled "A Healthier Appalachia through PA training in Primary Care in Mental and Behavioral Health"

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.

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