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NIH funds UK’s groundbreaking DBS-Plus trial for Parkinson’s

Aug 15, 2024, 7:45 AM

The NIH grant will provide the opportunity to carry out the first double-blinded study of the approach which combines deep brain stimulation with an experimental nerve-grafting procedure.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 AM

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

Sanders-Brown research shows clear connection between socialization, enrichment and brain health

Jul 25, 2024, 7:38 AM

Researchers from UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are some of the first to show socialization and enrichment are good for aging brains.

Patrick Sullivan: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Jul 25, 2024, 7:20 AM

Patrick Sullivan, a professor in the Department of Neuroscience in the UK College of Medicine has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

UK researcher studies how cerebellum may influence thirst

Jul 23, 2024, 7:41 AM

UK researcher, Ila Mishra, is among a group of scientists who are some of the first to find a new role for the cerebellum in regulating thirst.

Gregory A. Jicha: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Jul 22, 2024, 7:19 AM

Gregory A. Jicha has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

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UK neurologist advocates for AI, ultrasound to help prevent blindness from giant cell arteritis

Jun 26, 2024, 8:08 AM

Avasarala’s recent article calls for a rapid, “on-the-spot” diagnosis and treatment as the only way forward to prevent blindness caused by the disease.

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

Jun 12, 2024, 6:52 AM

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.

Sanders-Brown study: Long-read RNA sequencing reveals key gene expressions in Alzheimer’s disease

Jun 6, 2024, 7:21 AM

Researchers at UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are working to develop a pre-symptomatic disease diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Addressing disparities in Alzheimer's disease through culturally tailored health information

May 22, 2024, 7:04 AM

Frankfort, Kentucky, has the nation’s second-highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s in Black adults. Yolanda Jackson, a clinician dietitian pursuing a Ph.D. in health communications, is working to develop accessible information about modifiable risk factors for the disease.

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