UK Research News

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4 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Feb 19, 2026, 7:54 AM

Four UK undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.

Lisa Mahan and Kristi Martin present a $1.2 million check on a UK basketball court

Bocelli concert proceeds help fund $1.2 million gift for new Markey facility

Feb 18, 2026, 7:40 AM

The Lexington Cancer Foundation presented a $1.2 million gift to the UK Markey Cancer Center, completing the organization’s $5 million commitment to the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building.

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University of Kentucky One Health Initiative accepting seed grant proposals

Feb 18, 2026, 7:27 AM

UK One Health Initiative at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is accepting seed grant proposals. Researchers and professionals from Kentucky state agencies are invited to apply.

Videos

Xin Liang sitting at a table with a laptop

NSF CAREER award supports faster, smarter use of massive scientific data

Feb 4, 2026, 7:25 AM

NSF CAREER Award recipient Xin Liang helps scientists work more efficiently with massive datasets across fields such as climatology, cosmology and topography.

Carl Bradley kneels in a golden field to examine soybean crops

People Behind Our Research: Carl Bradley helps farmers fight costly crop diseases

Jan 22, 2026, 8:01 AM

Carl Bradley is tackling major soybean diseases that cost Kentucky farmers nearly 8 million bushels and $84 million every year

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Perry County students join UK water monitoring research team

Jan 9, 2026, 7:18 AM

UK researchers — along with collaborators from across the USA — gathered at Buckhorn School in Perry County last month to work with high school students on a water-testing device developed at UK.

Podcasts

‘Behind the Blue’: Lindsay Ragsdale on growing pediatric health care and supporting Project ADAM

Feb 6, 2026, 7:39 AM

In this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale discusses her career at UK, the role of palliative care, the growth of the children’s hospital and her own son’s experience as a pediatric cardiology patient.

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‘UK at the Half:’ UK team creates a ‘cellular symphony’ to decode disease

Feb 5, 2026, 7:41 AM

UK researchers are using an innovative technique called data sonification to transform complex biological information — such as protein structures and gene mutations — into musical sound.

Allen Page sits at a computer in a laboratory

‘UK at the Half’: Equine health and safety

Jan 27, 2026, 7:32 AM

Dr. Allen Page focuses on biological signals that could help predict when a horse may be at risk for serious injury.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

NIH Updates on Common Forms and Research Security Training

Dec 3, 2025, 6:33 AM

National Institutes of Health (NIH) news on two fronts: NIH Common Forms and NIH Research Security Training requirements.

Announcing SECURE for export control, research security

Sep 16, 2025, 1:00 PM

The Office of the Vice President for Research announces the creation of a new unit — Security, Export, Compliance and University Research Engagement (SECURE).

Mykal Leslie to lead Human Development Institute

Sep 15, 2025, 9:47 AM

Mykal Leslie, Ph.D., has been named Executive Director of the Human Development Institute (HDI).

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

Oct 14, 2022, 7:13 AM

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

Jan 12, 2022, 11:46 AM

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: Create 98 endowed chairs (85 were filled in FY20-21) Create 217 endowed professorships (171 were filled in FY20-21) Create 260 fellowships, enrichments and mission support projects to support research and the William T. Young Library View Chairs & Professorships

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2019-2020 Annual Report

Jun 17, 2021, 9:00 AM

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: Create 96 endowed chairs (83 were filled in FY19-20) Create 217 endowed professorships (173 were filled in FY19-20) Create 260 fellowships, enrichments and mission support projects to support research and the William T. Young Library View Chairs & Professorships