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UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

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

CURE Summer Fellowship provides undergrads opportunity to enhance research skills

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.

NIH funds UK’s groundbreaking DBS-Plus trial for Parkinson’s

The NIH grant will provide the opportunity to carry out the first double-blinded study of the approach which combines deep brain stimulation with an experimental nerve-grafting procedure.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

Sanders-Brown research shows clear connection between socialization, enrichment and brain health

Researchers from UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are some of the first to show socialization and enrichment are good for aging brains.

Patrick Sullivan: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Patrick Sullivan, a professor in the Department of Neuroscience in the UK College of Medicine has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

UK researcher studies how cerebellum may influence thirst

UK researcher, Ila Mishra, is among a group of scientists who are some of the first to find a new role for the cerebellum in regulating thirst.

Gregory A. Jicha: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Gregory A. Jicha has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

UK neurologist advocates for AI, ultrasound to help prevent blindness from giant cell arteritis

Avasarala’s recent article calls for a rapid, “on-the-spot” diagnosis and treatment as the only way forward to prevent blindness caused by the disease.

UK showcases community-based, health-focused research during NIH delegation visit

UK Research welcomed Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., the NIH director, to the Healthy Kentucky Research Building — a space dedicated to enabling multidisciplinary teams to find solutions to reduce the health disparities greatly impacting Kentucky.

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