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Sports Concussions: What About the Jockeys? University of Kentucky Researcher's Pilot Project Could Be the Answer

A pilot project spearheaded by UK College of Health Sciences researcher Carl Mattacola could be the first step towards developing a return-to-ride protocol for jockeys who suffer a concussion.

Sanders-Brown Awarded Grant to Study Alzheimer's Prevention Drug

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five year, $2.88 million grant to a researcher at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging to study a drug's potential to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

UK Researchers Seek to Identify Ways to Relieve Post-Chemotherapy Cognitive Impairment

Many cancer survivors experience devastating cognitive impairment following chemotherapy. Researchers at UK are trying to identify strategies to relieve these symptoms.

UK Student Co-Authors Paper on Recruiting Blacks/African-Americans for Dementia Research

In a paper published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, UK College of Medicine student Eseosa Ighodaro, Ph.D., addressed the numerous challenges associated with studying dementia in Blacks/African-Americans.

$3.3 Million Grant Goes to Segerstrom to Study Brain Health

A team of researchers, led by Professor Suzanne Segerstrom, extends its psychological and immunological health research to include brain health, supported by a $3.3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.

Matthew Gentry: Biofuels, Epilepsy and Science Advocacy

Gentry's research on a plant protein that stores sugars like the human protein implicated in Lafora disease, led him to an international partnership to find a cure.

Inside the UK Sports Medicine Research Institute

SMRI focuses on injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes, the military and physically active people of all ages.

"You Have to Follow the Science Where it Takes You"

The similarities between a plant and human protein may be the key to curing Lafora disease.

UK Sports Medicine Research Institute Opens Its Doors

The facility will conduct research into injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes.

Two Types of Horsepower Drive UK Researcher

College of Health Sciences researcher Carl Mattacola spearheads the Equine Jockey/Rider Injury Prevention Initiative.

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