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UK's East Palestine Health Tracking Study receives NIEHS award to expand ongoing research

As announced by the White House on Feb. 16, the study, under the leadership of Erin Haynes, Dr.P.H., received new funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Researchers develop eco-friendly magnet to battle microplastics

Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental issue, and University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are leading the charge with an innovative solution.

New UK startup seeks to turn US trash into Kentucky treasure

Three researchers at the University of Kentucky have launched an ambitious new startup company they hope will build upon Kentucky’s proud energy legacy.

UK receives renewed award to continue environmental health research in Appalachia

The Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences will continue its work to study major environmental health impacts on Kentuckians with a renewed award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health.

UK chemist explores process that turns atmospheric particles yellow after fires

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying how chemical reactions in the air after wildfires contribute to changes in the color of aerosol particles.

UK researcher launching health tracking survey in East Palestine

College of Public Health environmental scientist Erin Haynes, Dr.P.H., is taking steps to learn more about the health symptoms and exposures faced by East Palestine, Ohio residents, by launching an online health tracking survey.

Environment and health experts gather for Wyatt Symposium on April 20

The 2023 John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium will be held on the University of Kentucky campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20, 2023, at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law Grand Courtroom.

UK students get hands-on experience with coral reef ecosystems

In the Embedded: Advanced Scuba Certification and Coral Reef Ecology course, students have the opportunity to earn numerous scuba certifications, while learning about the impact of environmental stress on coral reef ecosystems.

Q&A: Environmental health scientist Erin Haynes on potential impacts of the East Palestine disaster

In light of this recent chemical spill, Haynes answered some frequently asked questions regarding the potential health impact of this disaster.

UK grad studies water resources in Ukraine through Fulbright scholarship

At this week's commencement ceremonies, Elizabeth Avery will receive a Ph.D. in geological sciences from the University of Kentucky, based on her Fulbright research in Ukraine.

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