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Funding opportunity in COBRE in Translational Chemical Biology

Funding opportunity in COBRE in Translational Chemical Biology UK’s COBRE in Translational Chemical Biology, led by Dr. Jon Thorson in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is seeking applicants for a new research project and new pilot projects. Please forward this email to potential project and/or pilot leaders in your college/department who are eligible.

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

Nov 7, 2022, 7:18 AM

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.

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

Nov 4, 2022, 7:07 AM

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

Nov 4, 2022, 7:04 AM

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.

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

Nov 2, 2022, 7:20 AM

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

UK researchers study alcohol’s impact on immune system and lungs

Oct 31, 2022, 7:17 AM

Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., and Jamie Sturgill, Ph.D., are combining their areas of expertise to better understand how heavy alcohol use affects a specific group of immune cells and their function in the lungs.

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UK researchers to use app to track link between HIV, alcohol use

Oct 21, 2022, 7:06 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are taking an innovative approach to help a high-risk population by using easily accessible technology: an app on a smartphone.

Markey receives Merck Foundation grant to advance equitable cancer care in Kentucky

Oct 7, 2022, 7:10 AM

The Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care is designed to make cancer care more equitable by helping patients living in underserved communities receive timely access to high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Journal announces UK's Donna Wilcock as new editor-in-chief

Oct 3, 2022, 7:34 AM

The Alzheimer’s Association welcomes the University of Kentucky’s Donna M. Wilcock, Ph.D., as the new editor-in-chief of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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UK researcher leads study to advance treatment for hip osteoarthritis

Sep 28, 2022, 7:23 AM

Michael Samaan, Ph.D., is leading his own project funded by the National Institute of Aging, implementing a novel experimental approach to more effectively treat hip osteoarthritis.

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