Research Priority Areas

More than 40% of Americans know someone who died from drug overdose, UK researcher finds

Mar 7, 2024, 7:42 AM

That’s according to a new RAND study, co-authored by Julie Cerel, Ph.D., professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, and published in the American Journal of Public Health.

UK’s Cassis recognized for hypertension research, contributions to pharmacology

Mar 5, 2024, 9:29 AM

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) is honoring the University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research for her foundational contributions to our understanding of the renin-angiotensin system that has broad implications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

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Markey study shows expanded cancer gene testing feasible, beneficial for patients

Feb 23, 2024, 7:08 AM

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Precision Oncology demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for patients with cancer.

Diabetes and Obesity Advancing Research Collaborations

Mar 8, 2024, 1:00 – 6:00 PM

You are invited to the 2nd annual Advancing Research Collaborations (ARC) event for faculty and senior scientists sponsored by the Diabetes & Obesity Research Priority Area and Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center. The goal is to brainstorm new ideas for pilot projects or equipment ($5-$50K) that would benefit from receiving funds from the RPA and BBDC with an eye towards future collaborative grant applications. New collaborations, cross college collaboration and attendees at the ARC event will be prioritized in funding decisions.

CAER seeks to utilize carbon dioxide in creating next-generation cements, concrete

Feb 5, 2024, 7:08 AM

Researchers from UK's Center for Applied Energy Research are exploring a new way to utilize CO2 to improve the performance of cement and concrete, seeking more environmentally friendly solutions.

KIPRC develops detection map for responding to unusual overdose spikes

Feb 2, 2024, 7:28 AM

An unusual spike in drug overdoses in Lexington, recently has spurred the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to advise people, especially those with substance use disorder or those connected to someone with it, to carry naloxone.

Markey researcher awarded $2.6 million to study new metastatic lung cancer target

Jan 26, 2024, 7:09 AM

A University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to study a newly discovered enzyme linked to lung cancer progression.

6th Annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE)

Apr 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The 6th Annual Substance Use Research Event is scheduled for April, 23 2024. This event is sponsored by the University of Kentucky Office of the Vice President for Research and will feature Dr. Jibran Khokhar from Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Western University and Dr. Linda Cottler from The University of Florida as plenary speakers. Abstract submissions are due by February 15, 2024 and registration closes on April 1, 2024.

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UK serves as regional host for DOE student business plan competition, register now

Jan 18, 2024, 7:58 AM

The University of Kentucky has been selected to serve as a regional convenor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national EnergyTech University Prize competition.

Markey study provides clinician guidance on follow-up for ovarian cysts

Jan 11, 2024, 7:38 AM

The findings, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, provide valuable guidance for doctors regarding how long and how often to monitor ovarian cysts.

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