UK Research News

Markey study shows COVID-19 disruptions led to worse cancer outcomes

Feb 6, 2026, 9:08 AM

People diagnosed with cancer during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic had lower survival rates than those diagnosed in the years before, according to a UK Markey Cancer Center study.

College of Medicine Health Disparities Research Training Fellowship announces 2026 fellows

Feb 6, 2026, 7:51 AM

Two UK College of Medicine students, Carlie Arlinghaus and Riya Patel, have been chosen for the Health Disparities Research Training Fellowship.

‘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.

Preeminent US history journal features UK professor’s essay

Feb 6, 2026, 7:19 AM

In a new essay, historian Claire Clark examines how confronting past choices in scholarship can redirect a scholar’s path and cultivate insight.

Saying ‘yes’ early: Lauren Roehr finds opportunity through Public Health

Feb 5, 2026, 8:08 AM

UK College of Public Health sophomore Lauren Roehr is building a resume that includes interdisciplinary research, a competitive federal internship, and hands-on projects aimed at improving care for children, families and military communities

from left, Luke Bradley, Michael Baker and Timothy Moyers

‘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.

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.

UK-led health research group opens East Palestine office

Feb 4, 2026, 7:16 AM

On Feb. 2, federal scientists, academic researchers and community leaders officially opened the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program Office.

Be part of the Climate Change Quilt project

Feb 3, 2026, 7:34 AM

To help raise awareness for climate action across the United States, the Lewis Honors College, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Student Sustainability Council are sponsoring the Climate Change Quilt project Feb. 17.

the back of a violin with a decorative inlay of a 6-pointed star

Strings that still sing: UK welcomes historic Violins of Hope collection

Feb 3, 2026, 7:24 AM

The UK College of Fine Arts will present Violins of Hope UK from Feb. 10-14, 2026.

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