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UK Fulbright Scholar Researches Anemia in Peruvian Children

Ana Maria Linares, associate professor in UK’s College of Nursing, traveled to Peru this past March 2019 to research the cause of iron-deficiency anemia in Peruvian children at the National University of San Luis Gonzaga.

UK Sport and Exercise Psychology Student Selected for Role With New Journal

Travis Scheadler, a sport and exercise psychology master’s student, was selected as the first junior associate editor for the Journal for Advancing Sport Psychology Research.

Gut Microbes May Improve Stroke Recovery

New research shows that the microorganisms in our gut could help protect brain cells from damage caused by inflammation after a stroke. The study reveals that supplementing the body’s short chain fatty acids could improve stroke recovery.

Training Program Empowers Kentuckians to Take Control of Their Health

Jean Edward, and her colleagues, developed a training program for community health workers to help them educate others about health insurance.

UK Program Inspires New Research in Women’s Health

Funded by NIDA and the Office of Research on Women’s Health at NIH, BIRCWH gives UK scholars training, collaboration and mentoring opportunities that enable them to develop independent research programs in women’s health.

Mathematics Professor Receives 2 Research Grants

Nathaniel Stapleton in the UK College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Mathematics recently received two grants for “new tools in chromatic homotopy theory,” a project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). 

UK's Ellen Riggle Named APA Fellow for Contributions to LGBTQ Research

Ellen Riggle, professor and chair of the Department of Gender and Women's Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science at UK, has been named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Center for Health Equity Transformation Seeks to Improve Health of All Kentuckians

People in Kentucky experience some of the highest rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, substance use, diabetes and obesity in the nation. CHET seeks to improve the health of the most vulnerable residents of Kentucky and beyond.

UK Honors Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Researchers

At UK's men's basketball game versus the University of Louisville on Dec. 28, UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik and researchers Pete Nelson, Donna Wilcock and Steve Scheff were recognized on the Rupp Arena floor.

Exercise Science Professor Mentors Students Focused on Health and Medical Careers

University professors like Marilyn Campbell know their students well, give them opportunities to be part of their research and provide mentorship on everything from personal issues to graduate school applications.

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