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NIH awards UK $11.3 million for COBRE Phase 2 pharmaceutical research

UK has been awarded a prestigious $11.3 million Phase 2 Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the NIH.

UK equine researchers secure more than $1.8 million USDA funding for horse health studies

Projects, led by Department of Veterinary Science faculty working across infectious disease, immunology, reproduction and musculoskeletal health, reflect UK’s broad role in equine research.

UK researchers link sleep disorders with socioeconomic disparities in Appalachia

UK researchers found that sleep disorders are significantly more prevalent in Appalachian communities, with rates of insomnia far exceeding national averages.

UK Office of Undergraduate Research marks 25 years of student discovery, impact

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research celebrates 25 years of empowering student discovery through mentorship, funding and hands-on research opportunities.

University of Kentucky scientist trying to solve state’s white oak mystery

One Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty member is trying to learn why some trees aren’t reaching maturity.

McLeod appointed IACUC chair

We are pleased to announce that Kyle R. McLeod has been appointed chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), effective July 1, 2026.

From Kentucky to deep space: UK research supports Artemis II return, future exploration

On this edition of “Behind the Blue,” UK researchers share how their work made NASA's latest “Mission to the Moon” possible.

Students launch UK’s 3rd edition of undergrad research journal

UK students launch the third edition of Aperture, a student-led undergraduate research journal showcasing interdisciplinary scholarship and faculty collaboration.

Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

A new study from researchers at UKs Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is exploring whether a drug originally developed to combat neuroinflammation in dementia could also help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with alcohol withdrawal.

'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK

Clinical Trials Day highlights UK’s research teams advancing patient care through clinical trials, expanding access to new treatments and driving innovation across Kentucky.

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