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Research Scholars Program setting standards, facilitating success

Dec 1, 2022, 7:23 AM

UK leaders developed the Research Scholars Program (RSP) to coach scholars and form a community of researchers to elevate the success of groups typically underrepresented in the research workforce.

Cost of cancer care impacts health of low-income survivors

Sep 28, 2022, 7:17 AM

The cost of cancer treatment negatively impacts the physical and mental health of survivors who are living in poverty, according to a recent study co-authored by Lovoria Williams, Ph.D., Markey Cancer Center’s associate director of Cancer Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

UK Scholars Recognized as Equity Changemakers

Jun 27, 2022, 7:18 AM

UK’s Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Equity Changemaker Award, honoring three UK scholars for their work to advance health equity through research and training.

Honoring University Research Professor Nancy Schoenberg

Jun 24, 2022, 6:54 AM

Nancy Schoenberg, Ph.D., Marion Pearsall Professor of Behavioral Science in the UK College of Medicine, founding director of the Center for Health and Equity Transformation, and associate vice president for research professional development, has been named one of 14 University Research Professors for 2022-23.

UK Health Project Will Celebrate with Ribbon-Cutting at Appalachian Site

Apr 14, 2022, 7:27 AM

The mobile health project through the University of Kentucky, is celebrating a new wave of community participation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its project headquarters in Benham, Kentucky, on May 11 at 2 p.m.

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CHET Awards Recognize UK’s Health Equity Champions

Apr 8, 2022, 7:37 AM

CHET is now accepting applications for its Undergraduate Essay Competition, Equity Changemaker Award for Graduate Students, Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars and Equity Changemaker Award for Faculty.

‘Research Made Possible’ Podcast: Schoenberg on Community-based Research

Mar 25, 2022, 6:58 AM

In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, Nancy Schoenberg, Ph.D., shares what drives her work on diabetes and cancer in rural communities across Kentucky.

Behavioral Science Awards White Coats for Black Lives Fellowships

Mar 23, 2022, 7:24 AM

Each fellow will work with a Behavioral Science faculty mentor on a research or community-engaged project that addresses the health of Black Americans.

Sparking Change: UK Undergrad Program for Health Equity Research Expands to KSU

Feb 15, 2022, 7:13 AM

Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) gives an introduction to health equity research to students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in research.

Nancy Schoenberg: Listening to Communities to Create Equitable Solutions

Feb 1, 2022, 7:08 AM

The best solutions begin by listening to the people whose problems you’re trying to solve. That community-based focus has been a guiding value of Nancy Schoenberg's 25 years at UK.

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