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‘UK at the Half:’ UK Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Sanders-Brown celebrating 40 years

Mar 13, 2025, 8:03 AM

In this “UK at the Half,” hear from Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging’s director, who credits much of its success to community volunteers who participate in clinical trials, providing invaluable data to help scientists understand brain aging.

UK researchers uncover hidden barrier to spinal cord injury recovery

Mar 11, 2025, 7:48 AM

Dr. Andrew Stewart is investigating why treatments that could help repair and regenerate the damaged spinal cord stop working shortly after the injury has occurred.

13 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Feb 10, 2025, 7:56 AM

The 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

‘Behind the Blue’: Celebrating 40 years of Sanders-Brown’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Feb 3, 2025, 7:23 AM

The UK Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating 40 years of research and community impact.

UK College of Medicine student earns top award in national brain video contest

Jan 21, 2025, 9:35 AM

Blending a passion for research with creativity, University of Kentucky College of Medicine student Joshua Moses recently won a national video award highlighting the blood-brain barrier.

New diagnostic criteria for LATE dementia offers hope for improved dementia care

Jan 17, 2025, 7:08 AM

Researchers at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research with groundbreaking work on a condition known as LATE.

Easing agitation and fear: UK researchers study cannabis for late-stage dementia

Jan 15, 2025, 6:56 AM

Researchers at UK are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia.

UK study links key nutrients to reducing brain iron buildup

Dec 10, 2024, 6:56 AM

Researchers at UK have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain — a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.

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Physiology Scholars Program welcomes new cohort focused on biomedical research

Nov 27, 2024, 7:28 AM

Scholars are selected based on their academic achievements and a statement of interest in research. Four students were selected as 2024-25 Physiology Scholars.

Neuroscience and pharmacology research raises recent UK grad's interest in medicine

Nov 20, 2024, 7:45 AM

Recent UK graduate Elaf Ghoneim aspires to pursue a career in medicine, where she hopes to make a meaningful impact in her community.

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