Kentucky Geological Survey director, Michael McGlue, is spearheading a bold initiative to prepare communities and build a future-ready geoscience workforce.
With NIH support, Vince Venditto identified a cardiovascular biomarker that helps predicts risk of heart attack or stroke. He seeks to harness the immune system for treatment and prevention.
With NIH support, William Stoops is investigating the mechanisms underlying substance use disorders, drug use and addiction, with an emphasis on stimulants, opioids and alcohol.
With NIH support, Elizabeth Rhodes is helping older adults with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease to remaining safely and comfortably in their own homes.
With NIH support, David Fardo’s research focuses on statistical genetics, genomics and the application of advanced biostatistics to understand neurodegenerative diseases.
With NIH support, Thomas Prisinzano seeks new ways to treat substance use disorders and pain by exploring how chemical structure influences biological activity.
With NIH support, April Young is developing outreach strategies, mapping disease transmission networks and engaging local coalitions to support recovery and harm reduction efforts.
Safiyah Sadek, is graduating with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in psychology from the UK College of Arts and Sciences, who is on the path to becoming an MD/PhD.
“Without my experience at UK, I wouldn’t be doing what I am now — and I wouldn’t be as happy as I am now,” states undergraduate Asa O'Neal as he plans to graduate.
