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UK researcher launching health tracking survey in East Palestine

Apr 10, 2023, 12:41 PM

Erin Haynes is taking steps to learn more about the health symptoms and exposures faced by East Palestine, Ohio residents by launching an online health tracking survey.

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Environment and health experts gather for Wyatt Symposium on April 20

Apr 6, 2023, 8:09 AM

The 2023 John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium will be held on the University of Kentucky campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20, 2023, at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law Grand Courtroom.

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UK-CARES Showcases Research, Community Engagement in 2022 to Foster Environmental Health in Appalachian Kentucky

Feb 28, 2023, 6:00 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) honored UK researchers, community leaders and organizations for their work to help Kentuckians in Appalachia. The State of the Center’s Science meeting was held in December of 2022, where researchers were recognized for their projects, publications and community engagement.

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Q&A: Environmental health scientist Erin Haynes on potential impacts of the East Palestine disaster

Feb 24, 2023, 7:11 AM

In light of this recent chemical spill, Haynes answered some frequently asked questions regarding the potential health impact of this disaster.

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UK grad studies water resources in Ukraine through Fulbright scholarship

Dec 15, 2022, 7:00 AM

At this week's commencement ceremonies, Elizabeth Avery will receive a Ph.D. in geological sciences from the University of Kentucky, based on her Fulbright research in Ukraine.

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UK researchers, community partners tackle health threats from 'forever chemicals'

Dec 6, 2022, 8:40 AM

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are the focus of a targeted investigation by UK Superfund Research Center scientists who are working collaboratively with community partners to protect Kentuckians.

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Prestigious NSF award advances UK researcher’s low-cost water treatment work

Oct 27, 2022, 6:43 AM

For her innovative approach to studying low-cost water treatment, Tiffany Messer, an assistant professor in biosystems and agricultural engineering, is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

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UK researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town

Oct 5, 2022, 7:20 AM

An interdisciplinary team of geoscientists and sociologists from UK, the University of Alabama and Auburn University collaborated to learn more about the possible cause behind the high cancer prevalence rates found in a small Alabama town.

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Call for posters: UK Sustainability announces research poster competition

Sep 20, 2022, 7:29 AM

Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster in the sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the UK Sustainability Showcase on Oct. 18.

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UK-led project awarded $2.5 million by NSF to study climate change, biodiversity

Aug 29, 2022, 6:36 AM

The UK study seeks to understand how aquatic biodiversity is impacted by climate change. The project was selected for funding by the NSF's "Biodiversity on a Changing Planet" program, marking a major milestone for climate research at UK.

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