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Pilot Funding Available for COVID-19 Research in Health, Materials and Methods and Social Sciences

The UK CURE Alliance, in collaboration with the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science, has issued RFAs for COVID-19 funding in three categories: health, materials and methods and social sciences. Full-time UK faculty in all title series are eligible to apply.

College of Communication and Information’s Sutton Receives NSF Funding for COVID-19 Research

Sutton is the first UK researcher to receive funding for COVID-19 related work as part of the NSF's Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grant program, which enables the agency to quickly process and support research that addresses an urgent need.

Q&A With UK's John Thelin About COVID-19’s Impact on Higher Education

John Thelin is a leading authority on the history of American higher education. Today, he answers some of our questions, bringing historical knowledge to contemporary discussions around COVID-19’s impact on higher education.

Clinical Trials for Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Across the country, a lot of health care-related research has been paused as people are asked to stay home and maintain social distancing. However, there’s some good news: many clinical trials are still underway.

New COVID-19 Biobank at UK Will Support Research

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UK's Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) has created a new biospecimen bank to support research on the novel virus. Logistical support for the biobank is led by the UK Markey Cancer Center.

UK Experts Stand Ready to Field Media Questions During COVID-19

During times of uncertainty, we — as a society — search for answers. COVID-19, first and foremost, is a public health crisis. But it also leaves us with pressing questions. UK experts can lend their knowledge and experience to help.

Art Meets Science in UK 3D Designs of PPE

"The country is running out of personal protection equipment, which is important to prevent not just my friends from getting sick, but my wife, too. She works as a physician," Winkler said. "We must protect those who are risking their lives to protect others from this disease."

UK Researcher Creates New Breath Test to Diagnose Lung Disease

As the worldwide coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to play out, researchers are among those working to find innovative solutions to help flatten the curve. Jamie Sturgill has created a new way to find biomarkers for lung disease -- by testing a person's breath.

#TogetherUKY: A Thank You to UK HealthCare's Clinical Laboratory Employees

“I am continually impressed and grateful every day for the effort and dedication of the staff of UK Healthcare’s clinical laboratories. They are in the lab working to improve the lives of patients 24/7 throughout the year.

'Behind the Blue': Rebecca Dutch on UK’s Efforts to Treat, Understand and Eradicate COVID-19

The COVID-19 Unified Research Experts (CURE) Alliance team, a new workgroup within UK’s College of Medicine, is bringing together UK experts from across the campus to focus on advising COVID-19 patient care and clinical trials based on emerging research and potential treatment options.

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