UK Research News

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."

'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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