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Helping Children With ADHD Thrive in the Classroom

Nov 16, 2017, 8:12 AM

Nearly 15% of Kentucky children are currently diagnosed with ADHD, the highest rate in the nation. While medicine alone doesn't necessarily lead to improved academic performance in the long run, a new intervention developed by UK professors is aiming to do just that.

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Donna Arnett of Kentucky Receives AHA Population Research Prize

Nov 15, 2017, 11:09 AM

The American Heart Association awarded its Population Research Prize for 2017 to Donna K. Arnett, dean of the UK College of Public Health and professor of epidemiology.

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Working Outside the Box: How a Markey Lab is Helping Stroke Patients

Nov 13, 2017, 8:57 AM

In a prime example of the unique type of cross-collaboration that takes place at academic medical centers, Markey's stem cell lab is working together with the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute to bring an innovative stroke clinical trial to UK HealthCare.

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UK Professors Recognized As Top 1 Percent of Prolific Scholars In Communication Studies and Research

Nov 13, 2017, 8:53 AM

Three professors in the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information have been recognized for their scholarly productivity in communication studies.

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New Visiting Scholar Program Shares Expertise Between UK, Indiana University

Nov 10, 2017, 9:17 AM

A new program between the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute aims to share research expertise between the two institutions.

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Kentucky Drug Overdose Fatality Surveillance System Report Sheds New Light on Drug Overdose Circumstances

Nov 10, 2017, 9:11 AM

The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center at the UK College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Office of the State Medical Examiner's Office and county coroner offices, recently published the inaugural Kentucky Drug Overdose Fatality Surveillance System report.

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UK Study Shows Cell Signaling Interaction May Prevent Key Step in Lung Cancer Progression

Nov 9, 2017, 9:02 AM

New findings from University of Kentucky faculty published in Scientific Reports reveals a novel cell signaling interaction that may prevent a key step in lung cancer progression.

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New UK CAER Undergraduate Research Award Named for Lee Todd, Will Train Energy Entrepreneurs

Nov 9, 2017, 8:56 AM

The Lee T. Todd Jr. Student Innovation Award will provide undergraduate student entrepreneurs with an opportunity to develop their ideas alongside UK Center for Applied Energy Research scientists and engineers in a collaborative environment.

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Kentucky: U.S. DOJ Grant Funds Data-Driven Response to Prescription Drug Misuse

Nov 9, 2017, 8:53 AM

The UK College of Public Health and the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive funding over the next three years from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. DOJ, to implement, "Data-driven Response to Prescription Drug Misuse in Kentucky."

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Pharmacy Dean Kip Guy on Addressing Health Disparities & Neglected Diseases

Nov 9, 2017, 8:14 AM

Kip Guy shares his research on neglected diseases, his goals as dean of the College of Pharmacy, and how pharmacy researchers are addressing the opioid epidemic.

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