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Unity in the Community addresses Frankfort’s health needs in partnership with UK

Jun 21, 2024, 10:28 AM

First Baptist Church Frankfort opened its doors to more than 500 individuals in the community to put an emphasis on their well-being.

HEALing Communities Study intervention impacted by pandemic, fentanyl crisis

Jun 17, 2024, 11:01 AM

A research project focused on addressing the opioid crisis in Kentucky and three other states reported its primary results in the New England Journal of Medicine.

UK project on bacteria-focused research selected for Hypothesis Fund seed grant

Jun 14, 2024, 6:43 AM

A researcher at UK has been selected to receive a seed grant from the Hypothesis Fund for the “boldness of her science and potential long-term impact of her work.”

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Study: Appalachian Kentuckians continue to face higher colorectal cancer mortality rates

Jun 13, 2024, 7:32 AM

Researchers at UK have found that for much of the past two decades Appalachian Kentuckians have been more likely to die from colorectal cancer compared to the rest of state and country.

UK showcases community-based, health-focused research during NIH delegation visit

Jun 12, 2024, 6:52 AM

UK Research welcomed Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., the NIH director, to the Healthy Kentucky Research Building — a space dedicated to enabling multidisciplinary teams to find solutions to reduce the health disparities greatly impacting Kentucky.

Markey physicians, scientists share latest findings at ASCO

Jun 6, 2024, 8:49 AM

Markey physicians and scientists shared their latest findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago May 31 to June 4.

Sanders-Brown study: Long-read RNA sequencing reveals key gene expressions in Alzheimer’s disease

Jun 6, 2024, 7:21 AM

Researchers at UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are working to develop a pre-symptomatic disease diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease.

New consortium to advance research on infectious disease prevention, treatment

May 29, 2024, 7:27 AM

The Consortium for Understanding and Reducing Infectious Diseases in Kentucky (CURE-KY) will foster multidisciplinary collaborations to address the burden of infectious diseases.

College of Medicine's Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series

Jun 24, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

"Neurobehavioral Heterogeneity in Epilepsy Throughout the Lifespan" Bruce P. Hermann, PhD, FAES Professor Emeritus of Neurology Director Emeritus, Charles Matthews Neuropsychology Section University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Markey Research Day highlights breadth, depth of cancer research

May 13, 2024, 6:47 AM

The 14th annual event showcased the latest advancements in cancer research from UK faculty members, students and staff across these many disciplines.

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