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Registration open: 10th annual Appalachian Research Day set to take place in Corbin

Mar 5, 2025, 12:28 PM

The annual event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia.

‘Behind the Blue’ guest podcast: ‘Talking FACS’ from Martin-Gatton CAFE

Jan 27, 2025, 7:51 AM

On this guest episode, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses a critical and timely issue—the alarming rise of stimulant use alongside the ongoing opioid crisis, a phenomenon some experts refer to as a "twin epidemic."

UK scientists help unveil improved rat genome, advancing medical research

Jan 9, 2025, 9:35 AM

Rats have long been a staple in biomedical research because their biological and behavioral characteristics mirror human health.

Registration open for Substance Use Research Event 2025

Dec 13, 2024, 7:03 AM

UK's seventh annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE) will be held Feb. 5, 2025, and registration is currently open.

Ready player one: UK levels up opioid misuse prevention with innovative gaming

Oct 29, 2024, 7:15 AM

Olufunmilola Abraham is leading an innovative project that leverages the power of gaming to tackle opioid misuse among teens.

HEALing Communities Study: Ky. leads in expanding access to lifesaving naloxone

Oct 15, 2024, 3:23 PM

New research shows that the HEALing Communities Study significantly increased community access to naloxone, a lifesaving medication that quickly reverses the effects of opioids.

$2.2 million HRSA grant to advance CHS PA program’s work in Appalachia

Oct 9, 2024, 7:12 AM

The grant will fund a program titled "A Healthier Appalachia through PA training in Primary Care in Mental and Behavioral Health"

UK, TCU awarded $4.7 million to reduce overdose among justice-involved women

Oct 2, 2024, 8:23 AM

The team aims to adapt and test an intervention approach for women with a history of substance use disorders and exposure to violence.

Improving tobacco use research, treatments for people with disabilities

Oct 1, 2024, 7:21 AM

Sean Regnier is working to develop smoking treatment options that are tailored for people with intellectual and development disabilities.

‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship

Sep 25, 2024, 7:35 AM

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

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