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UK scientists help unveil improved rat genome, advancing medical research

Rats have long been a staple in biomedical research because their biological and behavioral characteristics mirror human health.

Registration open for Substance Use Research Event 2025

UK's seventh annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE) will be held Feb. 5, 2025, and registration is currently open.

Ready player one: UK levels up opioid misuse prevention with innovative gaming

Olufunmilola Abraham is leading an innovative project that leverages the power of gaming to tackle opioid misuse among teens.

HEALing Communities Study: Ky. leads in expanding access to lifesaving naloxone

New research shows that the HEALing Communities Study significantly increased community access to naloxone, a lifesaving medication that quickly reverses the effects of opioids.

$2.2 million HRSA grant to advance CHS PA program’s work in Appalachia

The grant will fund a program titled "A Healthier Appalachia through PA training in Primary Care in Mental and Behavioral Health"

UK, TCU awarded $4.7 million to reduce overdose among justice-involved women

The team aims to adapt and test an intervention approach for women with a history of substance use disorders and exposure to violence.

Improving tobacco use research, treatments for people with disabilities

Sean Regnier is working to develop smoking treatment options that are tailored for people with intellectual and development disabilities.

‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

MAMMA Alliance supports 4 innovative mobile health projects

The overarching goal of MAMMA is to help researchers successfully integrate mobile technologies into their research methodologies

Mark Fillmore named 2024-25 UK Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor

Psychology professor Mark Fillmore is serving as the 2024-25 College of Arts and Sciences’ Distinguished Professor and will deliver the Distinguished Professor Lecture next spring.

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