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UK researcher earns international award to pursue bold new direction in Alzheimer’s, dementia research

Daniel Lee has been awarded a $750,000 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop grant supported by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Aging Mind Foundation and CurePSP.

The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges announced to advance Kentucky

Six projects have been selected as The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges.

Fighting childhood obesity: UK researchers study semaglutide with adolescents

UK researchers are studying semaglutide in adolescents with severe obesity to assess its impact on heart health and long-term disease risk.

Beam Institute students gain global spirits experience in Scotland

UK students from the James B. Beam Institute gained global industry experience in Scotland, collaborating with Ballindalloch Distillery and exploring international spirits production, marketing and estate whiskey traditions.

TFISE announces 2026-2027 Impact Funding opportunities

The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment at the University of Kentucky has begun accepting applications for its Impact Fund.

New study approach gives Appalachian communities a stronger voice in tobacco regulations

A new research model developed by UK’s Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team shows strong early success in engaging rural Appalachian adults in tobacco research.

UK College of Medicine researcher helps uncover how bacteria evade early immune defense

A new study authored by Dr. Christopher D. Radka describes an unexpected connection between how bacteria process fats and how the immune system responds to infection.

NSF releases $1.5 billion for foundational research

On August 17, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) released $1.5 billion in competitive funding.

UK turfgrass research targets the annual bluegrass weevil to help protect Kentucky’s golf courses

At the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), the Department of Entomology is studying a newly arrived pest affecting turfgrasses commonly found at golf courses.

UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review

UK doctoral student Alexandra Johansen authored a comprehensive review of methamphetamine use disorder treatments, highlighting research gaps and promising targets for future medication development.

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