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UK’s Cassis recognized for hypertension research, contributions to pharmacology

Mar 5, 2024, 9:29 AM

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) is honoring the University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research for her foundational contributions to our understanding of the renin-angiotensin system that has broad implications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Innovative plant fertilization study awarded significant NSF grant

Mar 5, 2024, 9:26 AM

A pioneering research initiative aimed at decoding the secrets of plant fertilization has been granted a significant boost, receiving $870,396 from the National Science Foundation

Beam Suntory, UK advance strategic partnership: $9.3M investment for the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits

Mar 4, 2024, 6:55 AM

The continued partnership between Beam Suntory and UK will ensure the Institute continues to offer expertise for teaching and research.

Recognizing women making impact, advancing Kentucky during Women’s History Month

Mar 1, 2024, 7:38 AM

Throughout March, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting “Women Making History” across academia, health care, research and beyond.

Uncovering patterns: KIPRC's examination of suicide risk among Kentucky veterans

Mar 1, 2024, 7:35 AM

Researchers with the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), housed in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, are examining suicide risk among Kentucky veterans.

Chemicals in plastics could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s

Feb 28, 2024, 7:18 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying how elements of our natural surroundings can be potential risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease — including chemicals widely used in plastics.

TEK now accepting applications for 2nd cohort of Faculty Fellows

Feb 26, 2024, 7:11 AM

The TEK Faculty Fellows program is designed to support faculty in developing new transdisciplinary courses and teaching existing courses with a more explicit focus on essential employability skills for students.

8 projects awarded KYNETIC commercialization grants

Feb 23, 2024, 7:10 AM

The Kentucky Network for Innovation and Commercialization (KYNETIC) has selected eight teams from universities across the Commonwealth for Cycle 8 project funding.

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Markey study shows expanded cancer gene testing feasible, beneficial for patients

Feb 23, 2024, 7:08 AM

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Precision Oncology demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for patients with cancer.

UK’s Sherali Zeadally honored with 2024 SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Feb 22, 2024, 7:31 AM

Sherali Zeadally, Ph.D., is a University of Kentucky Alumni Association Endowed Professor and University Research Professor in the College of Communication and Information's School of Information Science.

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