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Message from Ilhem Messaoudi, UK Acting Vice President for Research

I am honored to be serving as acting vice president for research at the University of Kentucky. My goal is to build on the outstanding work already being done at UK — and throughout Kentucky — to bring the power and possibility of discovery to everyone. 

TikTok prohibited on devices related to federal contracts

The federal government has issued an interim regulation prohibiting the use of TikTok or other ByteDance applications on information technology used in the performance of a federal contract.

Record new awards reflect research to advance Kentucky

UK investigators received $488.4 million in extramural grants and contracts to support their research in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a 1.9% increase from FY 23.

8 projects awarded KYNETIC commercialization grants

The Kentucky Network for Innovation and Commercialization (KYNETIC) has selected eight teams from universities across the Commonwealth for Cycle 8 project funding.

Environment and Health Experts Gather for Wyatt Symposium April 22

Focusing on climate-related disasters and health, universities and agencies from across the Commonwealth are joining forces to address the health impacts of disasters and climate change.

Research Scholars Program welcomes 4th cohort, advancing health care perspectives

The University of Kentucky’s Research Scholars Program (RSP) has welcomed its fourth cohort made up of six faculty whose expertise spans a broad range of research foci. The program is aimed at advancing research by promoting the success of a diverse group of faculty.

16 faculty named 2024-25 University Research Professors

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

UK showcases community-based, health-focused research during NIH delegation visit

UK Research welcomed Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., the NIH director, to the Healthy Kentucky Research Building — a space dedicated to enabling multidisciplinary teams to find solutions to reduce the health disparities greatly impacting Kentucky.

David L. Harmon: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

David L. Harmon, director of graduate studies and professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor

16 faculty named 2024-25 University Research Professors

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

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