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University of Kentucky Researchers Discover Fundamental Roles of Glucosamine in Brain

The discovery could yield a key insight which could have broad implications for understanding neurological changes associated with aging.

Kunos Appointed Medical Director of Markey Clinical Research Office

In this role, Kunos will work to improve accrual to cancer clinical trials, and work with senior leadership to ensure adequate resources and financial oversight of the clinical research office.

UK College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Awarded 2021 Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

Two UK faculty members are recipients of The Graduate School’s distinguished annual awards for exemplary research in the last four years and contributions to graduate student mentoring.

Gipson-Reichardt Honored for Contributions to Drug Abuse Research

College of Medicine researcher Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, Ph.D., has received the College on Problems of Drug Dependence’s (CPDD) 2021 Joseph Cochin Young Investigator Award for Excellence.

UK leads Inter-Continental Cancer Consortium to strengthen global cancer research leadership

The consortium is expected to generate infrastructure and strengthen global cancer research leadership and mentorship at the participating institutions.

HEAL, Voices of Hope, Madison County Detention Center Partner to Increase Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

The study has the ultimate goal of reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40% in participating communities.

UK Helps Organize, Host Kremers Seminar on Exploring Opioids, Addiction

The second annual Edward Kremers Seminar in the History of Pharmacy & Drugs continues the conversation surrounding addiction and recovery.

UK Announces New Program to Support Local Venture Capital Formation

Launch Blue Ventures is a venture capital management services program supporting development, provision and management of venture capital to benefit Kentucky startups.

Research Finds Decline in Drug Overdose Mortality Rates in Eastern Kentucky Counties

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) have released the findings of a study conducted to understand possible factors contributing to declining overdose mortality rates in Eastern Kentucky.

Health Sciences Alum Uses UK Training to Create Successful Telehealth Program

UK Health Sciences alum Tori Schaub developed a small telehealth program for her company in 2017, which served as a launching pad for the entire organization when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

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