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Appalachian Center Announces Spring 2022 Funding Opportunities

Applications for undergraduate and graduate research awards for students involved with research in the Appalachian region are due Feb. 15, 2022.

UK Psychologist’s Latest Book ‘Unraveling Bias’ is a Call to Action for Parents

In her new book, Department of Psychology professor Christia Spears Brown uncovers what researchers and scientists have learned about how children are impacted by biases.

Opportunity Open for Appalachian Students Interested in Cancer-Focused Careers

Two-year ACTION program focuses on the research and clinical aspects of oncology and trains students to make a difference in their communities.

UK Entomologists: Human Skin Lipids Repel Bed Bugs

Skin triglycerides, or lipids, keep bed bugs from staying very long on human hosts, a finding that could lead to new management strategies. 

Spiny Mice Can Repair Damaged Cardiac Tissue

Research published in Nature Regenerative Medicine shows a unique ability of this mammalian species to grow new blood vessels and reduce cardiac tissue damage after a heart attack.

Study Shows Black Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Receive Less Workplace Support

College of Social Work study showed Black survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) receive less workplace support than their White counterparts.

UK Thelin’s Book Ranks in Forbes’ Top 10

College of Education Professor John Thelin’s book “Essential Documents in the History of Higher Education,” 2nd edition, made Forbes’ list of Best Higher Education Books of 2021.

Pharmacy's Joseph Chappell Named 2021 NAI Fellow

The chair of the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences was named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). It is the highest professional distinction given to academic inventors.

Markey’s SHE in Oncology Program Provides Valuable Experience for Future Women in Science

The summer program encourages more young women of diverse backgrounds to seek out careers in science and medicine.

'Behind The Blue': An Overview of Research with Dr. Lisa Cassis

This week’s episode of "Behind the Blue" features Vice President of Research Dr. Lisa Cassis joining UK's Director of Research Communications Alicia Gregory for an in-depth conversation on research being done at the University of Kentucky.

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