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Behind the Blue: Kenneth Campbell discusses his research, helping solve mysteries of the heart

May 1, 2024, 10:52 AM

Kenneth Campbell, from the UK College of Medicine, discusses how the establishment of the Gill Cardiovascular Biorepository has significantly advanced heart muscle research worldwide.

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16 faculty named 2024-25 University Research Professors

Apr 29, 2024, 7:11 AM

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

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Markey researcher awarded $3 million to study new target for melanoma treatment

Apr 26, 2024, 10:49 AM

Jin-Ming Yang was recently awarded a five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to support research focused on improving the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatment for melanoma.

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UK study reviews approaches to cocaine treatment for Black Americans

Apr 26, 2024, 10:44 AM

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that both culturally tailored and culturally universal approaches can be effective for cocaine treatment in Black Americans.

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UK researchers lead a national team, transforming solid waste into aviation fuel

Apr 25, 2024, 7:17 AM

In a move towards sustainable energy and waste management, the University of Kentucky has launched a pioneering research initiative that seeks to turn everyday trash into high-quality sustainable aviation fuels.

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UK announces 1st-of-its-kind Estate Whiskey Alliance

Apr 24, 2024, 7:28 AM

The University of Kentucky has announced a new global initiative called the Estate Whiskey Alliance (EWA), a consortium that aims to discover, advance and promote the benefits of local sourcing and production sustainability.

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UK Pharmacy dean continuing work with promising anti-malarial drug

Apr 23, 2024, 6:57 AM

College of Pharmacy Dean Kip Guy, Ph.D., has researched malaria for nearly two decades. His current work focuses on researching treatments to help underserved populations, and how malaria is like one of Kentucky's most pressing health problems: cancer.

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3 UK students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarship

Apr 22, 2024, 7:26 AM

The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that three UK students have been awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. This year’s recipients were selected from a pool of 1,353 undergraduates nominated by 446 institutions.

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UK senior shares keys to research success: Find a mentor, ask questions, take risks

Apr 19, 2024, 6:25 AM

Shria Holla has collected a variety of experiences thanks to mentors and opportunities through the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR).

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2 UK researchers named 2023 AAAS Fellows

Apr 19, 2024, 6:23 AM

Two University of Kentucky researchers have been named American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

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