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UK Begins 1st Clinical Trial in the World for Newly Discovered Form of Dementia

Mar 16, 2022, 7:10 AM

The world’s first clinical trial for a form of dementia identified in 2019 is officially underway by researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.

New Study Aims to Improve Access to Care for the Youth LGBTQ+ Community

Mar 16, 2022, 7:06 AM

A multidisciplinary team at the University of Kentucky has joined forces to improve medical and mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community.

Damaged Lungs Breathe Life into UK COVID Research

Mar 11, 2022, 7:30 AM

Through the College of Medicine’s Alliance Program, UK formed the Kentucky Research Alliance for Lung Disease (K-RALD). Jamie Sturgill shares how K-RALD has created a biobank allowing researchers to ask and answer critical research questions.

Personal Experience Ignites UK Coach Kyra Elzy's Passion for Alzheimer’s Research

Mar 10, 2022, 10:47 AM

UK Women’s Basketball Coach Kyra Elzy is passionate about Alzheimer’s disease research because of her close relationships with her grandmother, Mary Elzy, and her college basketball coach.

Sanders-Brown Study Looks at Blood Test as Possible Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer’s Disease

Mar 10, 2022, 10:42 AM

A study published out of the lab of Donna Wilcock, Ph.D., shows promising results for a blood test that could be used to identify Alzheimer’s changes in the brain before the onset of any symptoms, which could result in preventative treatments.

AUTM Announces UK’s Ian McClure as New Chair

Mar 10, 2022, 7:19 AM

Ian McClure, J.D., associate vice president for research, innovation and economic impact and executive director of UK Innovate, has been named AUTM’s new chair during their 2022 annual meeting in New Orleans

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Making an Impact on Global Health Systems Through Research

Mar 9, 2022, 7:26 AM

Public Health and Environmental and Sustainability Studies major Meron Lemma aims to achieve health equity and environmental justice.

Chemistry’s Naff Symposium to Feature 4 Leading Scientists

Mar 9, 2022, 7:22 AM

The 47th Naff Symposium will bring leading scientists to campus to share their research and expertise. The topic of this year’s symposium is “Innovation in Molecular Neuroscience.”

UK Project Will Help Black Lexingtonians Access Mental Health Services

Mar 9, 2022, 7:19 AM

The Neighborhood Healers Project, a new pilot project led by University of Kentucky researchers, aims to reduce equity gaps by addressing the stigma and helping Black Lexingtonians access the mental health services they need.

Research Celebrates Women Making History

Mar 8, 2022, 7:00 AM

From senior administration to the high school student arriving on campus for the first time, women are helping to define and chart the course of UK’s future. This month, we take time to showcase the legacies of women and their impactful research and scholarship.

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