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UK Study Identifies Potential Target for Bacteria Behind Tooth Decay

Aug 6, 2021, 6:54 AM

The research led by Natalia Korotkova, assistant professor in the UK Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, identified a potential therapeutic target in Streptococcus mutans, bacteria that lives in the mouth and causes tooth decay.

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HDI Invites Applications for Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs

Aug 5, 2021, 8:31 AM

The Human Development Institute is inviting applications from Kentucky institutions of higher education for a 12-month planning grant to support them in developing a plan to establish and sustain a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities.

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UK Grad Student Among 11 Recognized by International Sculpture Center

Aug 5, 2021, 8:25 AM

Amalia Galdona Broche was awarded the International Sculpture Center's Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award for 2021.

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UK's Messer Studying Low-cost Water Treatment Options With NSF Award

Aug 5, 2021, 8:15 AM

A five-year project improving cost-effective wetland treatment systems for rural communities and low-income areas is the subject of a prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award for Tiffany Messer, Ph.D.

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2021 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit Scheduled for Aug. 11-12

Aug 4, 2021, 8:47 AM

The 2021 summit will highlight best practices, statutes and policies related to implementing and maintaining harm reduction programs. The free, virtual conference will be held Aug. 11-12.

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Appalachian Community Health Days to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts in 32-County Region

Aug 3, 2021, 4:27 PM

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) and a network of community partners are joining forces to intensify efforts to increase vaccination rates in a 32-county region of Appalachia Kentucky and neighboring counties in West Virginia.

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Behavioral Science Launches White Coats for Black Lives Fellowship

Aug 3, 2021, 4:21 PM

The fellowships were developed to enhance medical students’ understanding of health disparities, political and social inequalities, and health care inequities experienced by Black Americans.

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Gaines Center Taking Applications for Humanities-focused Mini-grants

Aug 2, 2021, 7:56 AM

The grants of up to $500 are intended to support humanities-related programming and expenses related to speaker fees and/or event logistics. Individuals in any UK college or department are eligible to apply. 

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UK Performance Nutrition and Body Composition Lab Opens to the Public

Jul 30, 2021, 7:38 AM

The facility includes a Bod Pod, which evaluates body composition for lean muscle mass and body fat, and a Quark Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) system that measures the number of calories a person burns while at rest.

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UK HealthCare, King’s Daughters Celebrate New Partnership

Jul 29, 2021, 8:21 AM

The partnership creates new opportunities for to better serve patients throughout Kentucky, southern Ohio and West Virginia by expanding health care services throughout the region.

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