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Markey research uncovers potential pathway for breast cancer treatment

Mar 12, 2024, 7:15 AM

A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in PNAS uncovers a critical pathway involved in immune evasion by breast cancer cells.

More than 40% of Americans know someone who died from drug overdose, UK researcher finds

Mar 7, 2024, 7:42 AM

That’s according to a new RAND study, co-authored by Julie Cerel, Ph.D., professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, and published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Research Scholars Program welcomes 4th cohort, advancing health care perspectives

Mar 6, 2024, 1:25 PM

The University of Kentucky’s Research Scholars Program (RSP) has welcomed its fourth cohort made up of six faculty whose expertise spans a broad range of research foci. The program is aimed at advancing research by promoting the success of a diverse group of faculty.

UK’s Cassis recognized for hypertension research, contributions to pharmacology

Mar 5, 2024, 9:29 AM

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) is honoring the University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research for her foundational contributions to our understanding of the renin-angiotensin system that has broad implications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Innovative plant fertilization study awarded significant NSF grant

Mar 5, 2024, 9:26 AM

A pioneering research initiative aimed at decoding the secrets of plant fertilization has been granted a significant boost, receiving $870,396 from the National Science Foundation

Beam Suntory, UK advance strategic partnership: $9.3M investment for the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits

Mar 4, 2024, 6:55 AM

The continued partnership between Beam Suntory and UK will ensure the Institute continues to offer expertise for teaching and research.

Recognizing women making impact, advancing Kentucky during Women’s History Month

Mar 1, 2024, 7:38 AM

Throughout March, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting “Women Making History” across academia, health care, research and beyond.

Uncovering patterns: KIPRC's examination of suicide risk among Kentucky veterans

Mar 1, 2024, 7:35 AM

Researchers with the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), housed in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, are examining suicide risk among Kentucky veterans.

Chemicals in plastics could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s

Feb 28, 2024, 7:18 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying how elements of our natural surroundings can be potential risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease — including chemicals widely used in plastics.

TEK now accepting applications for 2nd cohort of Faculty Fellows

Feb 26, 2024, 7:11 AM

The TEK Faculty Fellows program is designed to support faculty in developing new transdisciplinary courses and teaching existing courses with a more explicit focus on essential employability skills for students.

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