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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.

UK researchers explore new way to protect trees from invasive diseases

UK researchers are studying RNA interference to combat laurel wilt and other invasive tree diseases, offering a targeted approach to protecting forests and native tree species.

New UK program uses equine research to grow the next generation of scientists

A new Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment program is betting that horses can be the hook that pulls more students into science-based careers.

UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention

A College of Education initiative will expand evidence-informed substance-use prevention programming for young people across Kentucky after receiving nearly $200,000 from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.

‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

Robin Cooper, professor in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of this year’s distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients.

Registration open for 2026 Kentucky Water Resources Symposium

The 2026 program features a mix of platform and poster presentations, including research from recipients of the U.S. Geological Survey 104(b) student research enhancement grants.

UK Food as Health Alliance opens $50,000 in pilot funding to tackle food and health challenges

Grants will support UK research teams partnering with farmers, clinics, schools and community groups across the state.

UK CCTS director joins national effort to shape the future of electronic medical record research

Katherine Hartmann is joining a select group of national leaders tasked with guiding the next chapter of one of the country’s largest health data resources, the National Clinical Cohort Collaborative.

Making history accessible: Doug Boyd’s CURATE research

Doug Boyd is transforming access to oral history through CURATE-supported research, using innovative indexing tools, community partnerships and AI technologies to make more than 21,000 historical interviews searchable, discoverable and accessible.

UK symposium brings national researchers together to advance the future of the bioeconomy

The annual S1075 Symposium highlighted collaborative research, student engagement and new partnerships advancing the nation's growing bioeconomy.

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