A UK team has been selected for the 2025-26 Scholars Transforming Through Research Program of the Council on Undergraduate Research. The five-month program culminates in a two-day event in Washington, D.C.
UK’s Substance Use Priority Research Area (SUPRA) will host the Rising Stars Symposium on Oct. 21 to highlight different perspectives in research on substance use disorders.
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.
Four recurring factors that influence whether someone remains in recovery housing have been identified: mental health, demographic factors, social networks, and the house environment.
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.
The April 2 conference, hosted by the UK College of Nursing’s Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments, brought together health advocates from across Kentucky.
The UK Substance Use Priority Research Area will host the Rising Stars Symposium on April 17 to showcase innovative research and new findings on substance use disorders.
