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UK CAER to Take Part in Gobble Grease Toss 2017

Nov 22, 2017, 8:26 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER) and other community partners will once again be taking a Thanksgiving leftover and giving it new life as a renewable fuel.

UK Professors Receive $2.1 Million Award to Advance Autonomous Underground Mining Systems

Nov 21, 2017, 8:43 AM

The UK research team’s innovation — aiming to improve miner health and safety — would provide the first autonomous shuttle to be used underground.

UK's Successful Research Career Development Program Receives Renewed Funding

Nov 20, 2017, 9:25 AM

UK's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health program has not only supported faculty and researchers in their work, but also jump-started careers, aided in publications and helped forge partnerships and mentorships across disciplines.

Markey Awarded NCI Funding to Improve Tobacco Cessation Treatment

Nov 20, 2017, 9:21 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is one of 22 cancer centers nationwide to receive funding to build and implement tobacco cessation treatment programs via the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Center Cessation Initiative (CCCI).

UK Researchers First to Produce High Grade Rare Earths From Coal

Nov 20, 2017, 9:15 AM

UK researchers have produced nearly pure rare earth concentrates from Kentucky coal using an environmentally-conscious and cost-effective process, a groundbreaking accomplishment in the energy industry.

Gill Heart Institute Cardiovascular Research Day Highlights Innovations in Cardiovascular Health

Nov 20, 2017, 9:11 AM

Over 350 researchers, students and guests attended the 20th UK Cardiovascular Research Day at the Lexington Convention Center, an annual event that celebrates the innovative research in cardiovascular health.

Funding Will Help Expand Access to Perinatal Opioid Program

Nov 17, 2017, 8:24 AM

The Hillman Innovations in Care Program grant will be used to expand access to the PATHways program in communities who may not have the resources available to provide this type of multidisciplinary care to mothers with perinatal opioid use disorder.

Students' Research and Creative Activities Welcomed at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Nov 16, 2017, 8:17 AM

The 2018 National Conference on Undergraduate Research is scheduled April 4-7, 2018. However, the deadline for submissions is Dec. 5.

Helping Children With ADHD Thrive in the Classroom

Nov 16, 2017, 8:12 AM

Nearly 15% of Kentucky children are currently diagnosed with ADHD, the highest rate in the nation. While medicine alone doesn't necessarily lead to improved academic performance in the long run, a new intervention developed by UK professors is aiming to do just that.

Donna Arnett of Kentucky Receives AHA Population Research Prize

Nov 15, 2017, 11:09 AM

The American Heart Association awarded its Population Research Prize for 2017 to Donna K. Arnett, dean of the UK College of Public Health and professor of epidemiology.

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