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IRC program awards nearly $600,000 in pilot grants to support campus research

UK’s Igniting Research Collaborations (IRC) program has awarded nearly $600,000 in pilot grants to support cross-college interdisciplinary research.

2nd cohort of UKinSPIRE fellows to pursue high-impact international research

The Office of the VP for Research and the UK International Center have announced the second cohort of UKinSPIRE fellows that will pursue high-impact research projects along with international collaborators.

Olivia Yinger: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Olivia Yinger, the Lucille Caudill Little Associate Professor and chair of music therapy in the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

UK SA/VS professor discovers Spartacus’ 1st battlefield in southern Italy

Archaeologist Paolo Visonà, an adjunct associate professor in the School of Art and Visual Studies (SA/VS) has discovered Spartacus’ first battlefield in southern Italy and Roman fortification systems built by Crassus to blockade Spartacus’ army.

Markey researcher to investigate key drivers of lung cancer metastasis

Markey Cancer Center researcher Guan-Yu Xiao has received a three-year $747,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to study how lung cancer metastasizes.

UK early childhood researchers develop progress monitoring training for US schools

Preschool teachers across the U.S. have access to a free-to-use online module developed at the University of Kentucky College of Education to help support child development.

Guoqiang Yu: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Guoqiang Yu, a professor in the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

Jennifer Grisham: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Jennifer Grisham, professor in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program and faculty director of the Early Childhood Laboratory at UK has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

Markey physician co-authors study on value of cancer survivorship care standards

A new survey study of cancer care facilities accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer indicates that having survivorship standards in place helps centers provide services that meet the distinct needs of cancer survivors.

Rebekah Radtke: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Rebekah Radtke, a Chellgren Endowed Professor and associate professor in the School of Interiors in the UK College of Design, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

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