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IRC program awards nearly $600,000 in pilot grants to support campus research

UK’s Igniting Research Collaborations (IRC) program has awarded nearly $600,000 in pilot grants to support cross-college interdisciplinary research.

New consortium to advance research on infectious disease prevention, treatment

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

Heritage has shaped College of Public Health professor's approach to research

Tianjun Lu recently joined the University of Kentucky College of Public Health as an assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health.

COVID-19 shutdown flips drug overdose mortality rates among industries

The industries that suffered the most overdose deaths were surprising, according to research conducted by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) at UK's College of Public Health

UK researchers secure grant to enhance understanding, improve child welfare systems

Two researchers are using their experience and expertise to conduct an innovative study aimed at improving the child welfare system and supporting families across the Commonwealth.

KOSHS highlights ladder safety for National Safety Stand-Down Week

The Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance (KOSHS) program has released a Hazard Alert to bring awareness about increasing risks associated with ladder-related accidents.

16 faculty named 2024-25 University Research Professors

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

UK study will look at unintended consequences of classifying controlled substances

UK doctoral student Kara Cook was recently awarded a Substance Use Priority Research Area (SUPRA) Graduate Student Grant to explore the unintended consequences of classifying controlled substances.

Heather Bush named permanent dean of UK College of Public Health

Heather Bush, Ph.D., has served as the acting dean of the College of Public Health since June 2022. Under her leadership, the college has experienced growth in research, teaching and service.

Environment and health experts gather for Wyatt Symposium on April 4

The 2024 John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law Grand Courtroom on the University of Kentucky campus.