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Provost IMPACT Award: Turning data into prevention, advancing rural health

UK College of Public Health and UK King’s Daughters have partnered to create a Precision Public Health Alliance.

Markey research team discovers gut hormone’s role in fatty liver disease

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a mechanism by which a gut hormone contributes to fatty liver disease, offering potential new targets for treating the common condition.

Research Advancing Kentucky: How NIH-funded discoveries drive UK’s impact

Hear from Ilhem Messaoudi, Acting Vice President for Research, and scientists across UK on crucial research funded by the National Institute of Health.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Fighting alcohol’s toll in Appalachia

NIH support allows Madison Blanton to obtain individualized, mentored research training while conducting dissertation research on chronic alcohol misuse.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Preserving the golden years

With NIH support, prominent dementia expert Greg Jicha’s work spans clinical trials, biomarker development and innovative approaches for early detection and treatment.

How NIH funding supports resources for UK researchers

Ilhem Messaoudi provides an introduction in Research Communications' video series on the impact of NIH funding on UK and Kentucky.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Restoring movement to those with spinal cord injuries

With NIH support, John Gensel focuses on developing therapies and treatments to improve outcomes after spinal cord injury.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Providing hope to pediatric cancer patients

With NIH support, John D’Orazio combines his research with active clinical practice, treating pediatric patients with cancer and blood disorders.

UK study highlights harmful connection between obesity, kidney disease

A new UK study details how excess fat tissue disrupts kidney function and even triggers changes in the brain that further exacerbate renal damage.

UK leads 2nd annual Research Analytics Summit on data-informed decision-making

Experts at the University of Kentucky are leading efforts across the country to transform the research ecosystem, specifically in analytics. 

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