This new study will involve public health partners throughout Appalachia, a geographically unique and underserved area that spans 54 counties in Kentucky and 32 counties in Ohio.
UK researchers are working with the University of Notre Dame and the University of Washington-Bothell to uncover how school voucher programs impact long-term student outcomes.
It was because of his mentor that David Atwood was able to achieve such success in chemistry. That very same mentor also helped him discover his second passion in life—mentoring.
The ACTION program offers undergraduates and high schoolers the opportunity to gain cancer research, clinical, outreach and educational experiences in an effort to enrich their interest in a cancer-focused career.
The partnership will emphasize access to opportunities for all UK students and develop a research portfolio to probe issues such as repetitive injury motion and societal concerns around gaming and violence.
The double-blind trial, conducted at UK and UAB, found that older adults who took metformin while performing rigorous resistance exercise training had smaller gains in muscle mass than the placebo group.
