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UK-CARES Welcomes Latest Cohort of Faculty Fellows in Science Communication

Aug 18, 2023, 6:00 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) recently welcomed its fourth cohort of Faculty Fellows in Science Communication.

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UK receives renewed award to continue environmental health research in Appalachia

Jul 10, 2023, 6:58 AM

UK-CARES will continue its work studying major environmental health impacts on Kentuckians with a renewed award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the NIH.

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Lexington Celebrates 20 Years of Being Smoke-free

Jun 30, 2023, 6:00 AM

Lexington’s smoke-free law prohibits smoking and e-cigarette or vape use inside workplaces and indoor public places. As a result, Lexington became a public health leader in much of the country.

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Nominations open for UK-CARES Faculty Fellows in Science Communication

May 23, 2023, 7:06 AM

The UK-CARES is accepting nominations for the fourth cohort of Faculty Fellows in Science Communication.

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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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MacArthur Fellow Robin Kimmerer to present on 'Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Knowledge'

Mar 8, 2023, 6:00 AM

Robin Wall Kimmerer will present on "Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Knowledge" from the perspective of a mother, plant ecologist, decorated professor and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.

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‘Alliance 2.0’ builds upon success of College of Medicine’s innovative research initiative

Mar 2, 2023, 1:50 PM

The UK College of Medicine Office of Research celebrates the tremendous accomplishments of its inaugural Alliances and is excited to announce the awardees in the next phase of the initiative.

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

Feb 28, 2023, 1:30 PM

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.

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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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