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RX Summit Shines Light on Opioid Epidemic with Rogers’ Leadership

Apr 24, 2019, 9:21 AM

Nearly a decade ago, it was a small conference about an issue only starting to come out of the shadows of stigma and shame – the growing epidemic of opioid addiction and substance abuse disorder.

A Changed View and Changed Approach in UK’s Emergency Departments

Apr 24, 2019, 9:17 AM

As the chair of the department, Dr. Roger Humphries has implemented policies and programs to help address the needs of the 350 to 400 patients they see per day who are affected by complications related to opioid use disorder.

Segerstrom to Deliver 2018-19 Distinguished Professor Lecture

Apr 24, 2019, 9:14 AM

Suzanne C. Segerstrom, a professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Psychology, is serving as the 2018-19 UK College of Arts and Sciences' Distinguished Professor and will present the annual Distinguished Professor Lecture this week.

UK's First Bridge Clinic Offers Immediate Access to Opioid Treatment

Apr 23, 2019, 9:33 AM

When the Kentucky Cabinet for Family and Health Services put out a call for ideas to improve access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), Drs. Laura Fanucchi, Michelle Lofwall and Sharon Walsh submitted a proposal.

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Official Launch of Fall 2019 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Application Underway

Apr 22, 2019, 10:55 AM

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship, part of University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, announced that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2019 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp.

UK President, Researchers Participate in Annual RX Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta

Apr 22, 2019, 10:51 AM

For the eighth year, University of Kentucky administrators and researchers will join officials from local, state and federal agencies, as well as leaders from business, academia, and communities across the country impacted by prescription drug abuse for the 2019 RX Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta.

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Grant From NTRA Charities to Establish New UK Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory

Apr 19, 2019, 9:12 AM

A gift of $100,000 announced recently by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities will enable the University of Kentucky to further support equine surfaces and safety research under the direction of Mick Peterson, director of UK Ag Equine Programs.

2019 Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award Presented to Outstanding Faculty

Apr 19, 2019, 9:06 AM

Two University of Kentucky faculty members were honored for their outstanding contributions to research, mentoring and scholarship at the 2019 University of Kentucky Awards ceremony held April 18.

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UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2018

Apr 19, 2019, 8:41 AM

The UK Research 2018 Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from the opening of the Healthy Kentucky Research Building, to statewide economic impact and national R&D rankings, to innovative federally funded research projects in the six areas that fall under a new program — the Research Priorities Initiative.

UK, Kentucky Awarded $87 Million to Lead Effort in Combating Nation's Opioid Epidemic

Apr 18, 2019, 1:26 PM

The four-year, more than $87 million study has an ambitious but profoundly important goal: reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent in 16 counties that represent more than a third of Kentucky’s population.

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