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18 faculty named 2025-26 University Research Professors

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

From research to real-world impact: UK grad student brings sociological insight to Lexington’s sustainable growth

Ph.D. candidate Jimmy Robinson applied his research expertise to design a high-impact evaluation tool for Fayette Alliance’s Grow Smart Academy.

University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts Wheat Field Day 2025 on May 13

Wheat growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to learn the latest production recommendations and market updates in Princeton, while celebrating UKREC’s centennial year.

Step inside the creative research process with ‘Inside the Lab’ event series

The “Inside the Lab: Works in Progress” event series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the workspaces of researchers, designers, artists and scholars engaged in groundbreaking projects.

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.

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