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UK researchers lead study identifying varied factors in buprenorphine users and urine drug testing

A study by a team of researchers across the country is the first to demonstrate a connection between the characteristics of patients receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and the use of urine drug testing.

UK, partners awarded $12 million to advance biomedical innovation, entrepreneurship

UK and its partners at four other institutions have been awarded $12 million from the National Institutes of Health to launch a new hub focused on accelerating real-world impact of biomedical innovations through education, mentorship and financial support.

Bjoern Bauer honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Bjoern Bauer, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

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.

UK College of Pharmacy receives funding to increase access to lifesaving treatment for opioid use disorder

The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) has selected the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy as one of three higher education entities funded to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder in pharmacies and health care settings.

16 faculty named 2023-2024 University Research Professors

On Friday, April 28, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professors for the 2023-24 academic year.

New UK data system will help predict and prevent opioid overdoses in Kentucky

University of Kentucky researchers are creating an innovative statewide surveillance system to inform prevention and response efforts aimed at reducing the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky.

College of Pharmacy hosting symposium on therapeutic manipulation of immune function

The College of Pharmacy  will host its 11th annual Therapeutics, Outcomes, Discovery & Delivery (TODD) Symposium from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. April 12, at the Lee T. Todd, Jr. Building.

TODD Symposium: Therapeutic Manipulation of Immune Function

Each year, the College of Pharmacy invites renown scientists from across campus and the nation to discuss the latest scientific advances in pharmaceutical sciences. The TODD Symposium brings scientists from various disciplines for a day of seminars, poster sessions, and conversation.    

Everything is Science City-Wide Festival Returns

Lexington’s city-wide science festival, returns for its fifth year with an exciting new theme: It’s About Time!