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'They're Always Pushing Me to Be Better': How Chad Risko's Students Make Him a 'Great Teacher'

Jun 28, 2021, 7:47 AM

The associate professor of chemistry in the UK College of Arts and Sciences and Director of Undergraduate Research is one of six 2021 UK Alumni Association 2021 "Great Teachers."

'Great Teacher' Clark Kebodeaux Inspires Students to Make a Difference

Jun 21, 2021, 8:23 AM

UK College of Pharmacy clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice and science Clark Kebodeaux finds inspiration in the success of his students.

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UK Partners With NASA to Help Launch $15 Million Space Technology Research Institute

Jun 2, 2021, 8:27 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are working with NASA to advance key technologies for exploring the moon, Mars and beyond.

UK Research on Beige Fat Formation for Improved Glucose Metabolism Highlighted by NIDDK

Jun 2, 2021, 8:15 AM

Research led by Dr. Philip Kern was recently highlighted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

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UK Research Could Lead to Treatment for Aortic Aneurysms

Jun 1, 2021, 8:22 AM

Thanks to a $5.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, a College of Medicine team will study the culprit behind thoracic aortic aneurysms, which could lead to treating the potentially deadly disease.

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Pharmacy Faculty’s Lifelong Passion for Science Earns Her New Accolades

May 28, 2021, 8:04 AM

Jill Turner, Ph.D., was recently awarded the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Neuropharmacology Early Career Award.

Preventing Cancer Recurrence with Coffee? Markey Launches Unique Clinical Trial

Apr 26, 2021, 8:43 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center has officially launched a unique new clinical trial to test whether Artemisia annua extract can prevent ovarian cancer recurrence.

UK Undergrads Earn Unparalleled Research Experience as ‘First Authors’

Apr 7, 2021, 8:32 AM

Many undergraduates participate in research alongside UK’s world-class faculty. This high impact learning experience allows undergraduates to explore career options and set themselves apart for graduate or professional school or employment.

UK Opioid Experts to Present Findings, Share Successes at 2021 Virtual Rx Summit

Apr 5, 2021, 8:26 AM

A number of UK experts will be presenting their work in the field of opioid use disorder research, treatment and prevention this week at the 2021 Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, held virtually this year due to the ongoing pandemic.

One Year Later: UK’s COVID Response by the Numbers

Apr 2, 2021, 9:13 AM

The UK vaccination clinic has marked a monumental milestone in the fight against the virus — administering 180,000+ COVID-19 vaccines to citizens across the Commonwealth, including front-line health care workers, first responders, teachers, school personnel and people over age 70. Members of the entire UK community have joined forces to help the community meet this unprecedented challenge.

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