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Prestigious NIA grant to launch new Sanders-Brown training initiative

A new five-year, $2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will launch the Kentucky Postbaccalaureate Alzheimer's Disease Research Education Program.

KCH awarded $2.5 million grant to support pediatric cancer research

Kentucky Children’s Hospital was awarded $2.5 million from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund to support research efforts around reducing the morbidity, mortality and long-term complications of pediatric cancer.

Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for Kentucky communities, companies and organizations interested in applying for funds.

UK to lead federal research effort on East Palestine health impacts

UK scientists received $1.8 million through the NIH East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment Health Research Program to conduct critical research into the long-term health effects of the 2023 disaster.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Santillan-Jimenez focuses on future fuels

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez focuses on turning unwanted cheap or waste oils from algae, plants or used cooking grease into less-polluting fuels that can directly replace gasoline, diesel or jet fuel.

First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund presents grant for childhood cancer patients at UK

$500,000 was presented to the UK Markey Cancer Foundation for the Care Advancing Treatment Succession (CATS) Financial Assistance Fund for pediatric cancer patients and their families

Research Advancing Kentucky: Jewell’s work to better build infrastructure

Bob Jewell’s work focuses on developing concrete and cement materials that are stronger, more durable and produce less carbon dioxide than traditional options.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Balk’s work to develop new materials

John Balk explores how the structure of materials affects their strength, toughness and performance, especially for demanding uses such as next-generation energy systems and sensors.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Messer’s dedication to clean water

With significant support from the U.S. NSF, Tiffany Messer is safeguarding Kentucky’s rivers and streams that feed the drinking water supply.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Andrews’ effort to protect communities

Sponsored by the U.S. NSG, DOD and DOE, Rodney Andrews leads experts in advanced materials, defense technologies and energy infrastructure

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