UK Research News

‘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."

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.

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.

8 faculty and 8 graduate students named Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars

Sep 30, 2024, 3:12 PM

In its inaugural year, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment has made $160,000 in funds available for distribution, with a priority on research support.

MAMMA Alliance supports 4 innovative mobile health projects

Sep 24, 2024, 7:40 AM

The overarching goal of MAMMA is to help researchers successfully integrate mobile technologies into their research methodologies

SUPRA Rising Stars Symposium to spotlight early career addiction research

Sep 6, 2024, 7:34 AM

The symposium will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Gatton Student Center.

UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

Aug 20, 2024, 7:39 AM

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

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CURE Summer Fellowship provides undergrads opportunity to enhance research skills

Aug 20, 2024, 7:22 AM

The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

Video highlights UK’s work to reduce substance use disorder program barriers

Aug 1, 2024, 7:30 AM

Researchers at UK are hosting a watch party for a video that showcases their work to better understand the barriers to substance use disorder program engagement in Kentucky.

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