UK Research News

'UK at the Half': Sanders-Brown Making UK a Global Leader in Aging Disease Research

Nov 8, 2021, 7:14 AM

For this "UK at the Half," University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik talks about the life-changing — and lifesaving — work that the center does.

UK Pharmacy’s Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova Featured in CBS Show Highlighting Female STEM Leaders

Nov 5, 2021, 8:52 AM

Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UK College of Pharmacy, will be featured on the CBS show "Mission Unstoppable" this Saturday morning.

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Markey STRONG Scholars Program Provides Mentorship for Future Medical Leaders

Oct 22, 2021, 8:24 AM

The Markey STRONG Scholars Program fosters diversity in cancer research. The 10-week program that aims to provide career and professional development for college sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Dr. Ellen Hahn Receives the Faye Glenn Abdellah Leadership Award in Nursing Research

Oct 6, 2021, 6:07 AM

Dr. Ellen Hahn was recently awarded the 2021 Faye Glenn Abdellah Leadership Award from the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research for her landmark research efforts to promote lung health and healthy environments.

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CCTS Debuts Comic Book on E-cigarette Use by Young Adults

Sep 7, 2021, 6:55 AM

A team at the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) chose a novel approach to target e-cigarette use by young adults — a research-based comic book.

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UK Students Construct Capsules for NASA, Send Them to International Space Station

Aug 26, 2021, 7:51 AM

The project continues UK's commitment to producing the next generation of aerospace engineers at NASA, and UK College of Engineering's contributions to space exploration.

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Receives $14.5 Million to Continue Alzheimer's Disease Research and Outreach

Aug 18, 2021, 7:40 AM

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will receive renewed funding for its Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center program from the National Institute on Aging.

Pharmacy Professor in Search of Treatments for Acute Kidney Injury

Jul 8, 2021, 8:17 AM

During Alex Flannery's tenure in critical care, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy assistant professor and 2011 graduate, saw many cases of sepsis and acute kidney injury, which have no cure. Flannery’s background in pharmacology sparked an interest in learning more about how to treat these diseases.

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‘Great Teacher’ Wayne Sanderson Shares His Gift

Jul 6, 2021, 6:14 AM

Wayne Sanderson is one of this year’s Great Teacher Award recipients. Sanderson knew at a young age that he had a gift and that he wanted to be a mentor for the next generation.

'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."

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