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UK’s HEALing Communities Study Begins WAVE 2 Intervention

Through the HEALing Communities Study intervention, communities in eight Kentucky counties will implement new recovery, treatment, and prevention strategies proven to reduce opioid overdose deaths.

Investigators Receive $3.7 Million to Study Kentucky’s Sleep Deprivation Epidemic

A team of researchers has received a $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to find out why people in the Appalachian region of Kentucky have consistently poor sleep outcomes.

Honoring University Research Professor Daniela Moga

Daniela Moga, M.D., Ph.D., assistant dean for research in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky, has been named one of 14 University Research Professors.

College of Pharmacy's Dwoskin to Receive National Award for Innovation

Linda Dwoskin, Ph.D., senior associate vice president for research and UK College of Pharmacy professor, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Innovator Award bestowed by the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD).

14 Faculty Named 2022-2023 University Research Professors

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 14 University Research Professorships for the 2022-23 academic year. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research, scholarship and creative endeavors at UK.

Sharon Walsh Named Public Health Hero

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Board of Health has selected University of Kentucky Professor Sharon Walsh, Ph.D., as a 2022 Dr. Rice C. Leach Public Health Hero.

Female Patent Holders Spotlight Commercialization at UK

UK women are leaders in commercialization and patents. Three of them share their perspective, as UK’s top female patent holders, as part of UK Research’s “Women Making History” series.

New Study Aims to Improve Access to Care for the Youth LGBTQ+ Community

A multidisciplinary team at the University of Kentucky has joined forces to improve medical and mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community. 

'Everything is Science' Focusing on the Elements of Life

Everything is Science, Lexington’s annual city-wide festival is back with a new theme: The Elements of Life. Each event will feature demonstrations and presentations related to the five elements.

UK Experts Answer Latest Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines, Omicron

Rebecca Dutch, Ph.D., and Vince Venditto, Ph.D., provide the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19, vaccines and booster shots to address concerns within the campus community.