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UK researchers receive funding to study how genetic factors contribute to dementia

A Sanders-Brown Center on Aging project will focus on how genetic factors contribute to dementia. The work was recently awarded funding from the National Institute on Aging that will total more than $1.7 million.

Markey study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

A recent study published in The Journal of Rural Health sheds light on Appalachian Kentucky’s alarming cancer burden, revealing striking disparities compared to non-Appalachian Kentucky and the rest of the country.

Benjy Hamm named director of UK’s Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues

UK’s Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, which is dedicated to helping sustain local journalism in rural America, will have a new director on Aug. 16.

UK Libraries transfers rare stereograph to Henry Clay Memorial Foundation

UK Libraries and Henry Clay Memorial Foundation have agreed to transfer a rare stereograph to the Ashland estate to be displayed on public tours.

UK Social Work to house Child Well-Being Research Institute

The College of Social Work will be the new home for the Child Well-Being Research Institute, which houses the Child Well-Being Research Network.

ADVANCE Committee will explore AI opportunities, challenges for campus, Commonwealth

The University of Kentucky has empaneled a broad-based committee to examine – and make recommendations – regarding the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tools such as ChatGPT for higher education and beyond.

CAER’s Andrews appointed to Kentucky Nuclear Development Workgroup

Established by a Kentucky Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 79) during the 2023 regular session, the workgroup is led by Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet.

YuMing Zhang honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

YuMing Zhang, Ph.D., James Boyd Professor in Electrical Engineering and UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering director of International Partnerships, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

'Behind The Blue': Michael Cull and Tiffany Lindsay (Center for Innovation in Population Health)

Michael Cull and Tiffany Lindsey discuss the Center for Innovation in Population Health’s goals and how the College of Public Health hopes to utilize the Center to improve upon social determinants of health in the population, and more.

UK Pharmacy’s Dwoskin finishes 2nd in regional competition for biomedical startups

Linda Dwoskin, Ph.D., was invited to Chicago May 9-10 to pitch her startup MUDRx after advancing through two earlier tiers of the review process to the Top 10 of the Best of the BioMidwest competition.

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