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Markey Earns Renewal of Prestigious 5-Year National Cancer Institute Designation

Aug 13, 2018, 10:01 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center announced Friday that the National Cancer Institute renewed its national cancer center designation for the next five years. Markey remains one of only 70 NCI-designated centers in the country and the only one in Kentucky.

The Science of Mentorship

Aug 13, 2018, 9:14 AM

Dave Eaton, a scientist at UK's Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER), has a passion for mentorship. He recently worked with 12-year-old Todd Prater, who used the opportunity to learn more about the center's research in turning coal byproducts into carbon fiber.

Research Shows More Seniors Are Happy Despite Cognitive Decline

Aug 10, 2018, 9:27 AM

It's the diagnosis those 65 and older often fear, but what are the chances you will be unhappy if you develop some cognitive impairment in the years ahead? A new study, authored by Anthony Bardo and Scott Lynch, tackles that very question by examining "cognitive life expectancy."

Public Health Team Tests Water Quality in Ecuadorian Community

Aug 10, 2018, 9:24 AM

The water quality project was part of Shoulder to Shoulder Global, a UK Global Health Initiative that has assisted over 20,000 patients during its past 11 years of service in Ecuador.

KNI Neurologist's Work Featured in Major National News Outlet

Aug 7, 2018, 9:31 AM

STAT News, a division of the Boston Globe, has published a story about the work of Dr. Edward Kasarskis and his team, who study a familial form of ALS.

UK researcher receives $1.25 million grant to study corn anthracnose

Aug 6, 2018, 1:43 PM

Lisa Vaillancourt recently received a $1.25 million grant from the Plant Biotic Interactions Program, a joint venture between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation, to further examine an anthracnose mutant unable to cause stalk rot disease in corn plants.

Drone Research Project Reaches New Heights

Aug 3, 2018, 9:50 AM

Could unmanned aircraft systems, otherwise known as drones, revolutionize weather forecasting?

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UK Scientists Identify Important Biological Marker to Control Insect Pests

Aug 2, 2018, 9:28 AM

Researchers in UK's Department of Entomology may be one step closer to controlling the harmful impacts of insect pests.

UK's Hasler, Warfield Complete Wallace-Carver Fellowships

Jul 30, 2018, 9:21 AM

A pair of UK students gained some terrific research experience through the U.S. Department of Agriculture this summer.

Truman Scholarship, Pickering Fellowship Winners Mark Banner Year for UK Student Scholars

Jul 30, 2018, 9:15 AM

More than 45 of UK's students and recent graduates had the world's most prestigious scholarship, fellowship and internship organizations take note this year. The newest class of highly regarded scholars include UK’s 14th Truman Scholar and first Pickering Fellow.

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