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Agenda set for 12th annual Markesbery Symposium scientific session; last call for abstracts

The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will hold the 12th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia on Nov. 18 and 19.

Shawn Hils to deliver 2022 James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence lecture

Shawn Hils, director of communications for the National Basketball Association, will deliver the 2022 James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence lecture 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema.

UK SMRI researchers protecting jockey livelihoods with ‘the Graham Test’

Researchers from the UK Sports Medicine Research Institute are working to change safety protocols in horse racing by developing a brand-new baseline concussion testing protocol specifically for jockeys.

Applications open for UK Cannabis Center’s 1st faculty pilot grants

Based within the UK College of Medicine’s Center on Drug and Alcohol Research (CDAR), the center will build on cannabis research already taking place at UK and expand the profile of clinical cannabis research.

UK Cardiovascular Research Day spotlights innovation, excellence in cardiovascular health

Hundreds of researchers, students and guests attended the 24th University of Kentucky Cardiovascular Research Day at the Central Bank Center, an event celebrating innovative research in cardiovascular health.

Abstract submission, registration open for UK’s 2022 Food, Energy and Water Symposium

Leaders will present and discuss their work on the interconnected research fields at the symposium on Dec. 8. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Jacobs Science Building.

UK researchers 1st to track app’s effect on heavy drinkers with insomnia

Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Public Health are the first in the country to study a digital intervention method’s impact on interrelated public health issues: heavy drinking and insomnia.

Sanders-Brown researcher receives $1.7 million to study adverse effects of Alzheimer’s drugs

Donna Wilcock, Ph.D., was awarded a $1.7 million National Institutes of Health grant for her lab’s exploration of adverse effects of two new Alzheimer’s disease drugs shown to slow the progression of cognitive decline.

UK physician co-authors guidance on treating heart infection in people who inject drugs

Laura Fanucchi, M.D., co-authored American Heart Association guidance on treating infective endocarditis among people who inject drugs.

Undergrads invited to Beckman Scholar Information Session

The Office of Undergraduate Research is offering an information session about the Beckman Scholars Program for undergraduates interested in pursuing an advanced science degree or other scientific pursuits.

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