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UK Undergraduate Research Program Sparks Student Success

Jan 27, 2021, 8:21 AM

SPARK, which was launched last year by UK’s Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) and Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), is a year-long community-engaged program for undergraduates focused on research related to health equity.

Farmer, Researcher Partnerships Are Backbone of Agricultural Advances

Jan 11, 2021, 8:29 AM

On-farm research helps scientists and producers gain new knowledge that improves and advances agriculture. These valuable relationships between Kentucky farmers and UK researchers work toward the goal of more efficient and profitable Kentucky farms.

Environmental, Nursing Researchers Help Teen 'Citizen Scientists' Lead Charge in Home Radon Testing

Jan 7, 2021, 8:42 AM

Researchers at UK developed and pilot-tested a home radon testing toolkit and trained high school students as “citizen scientists” to educate their parents about the dangers of radon and how to test for it.

USA Drone Port, UK-CARES and Kentucky Homeplace Partner to Bring PPE to Rural Kentuckians

Dec 15, 2020, 8:39 AM

What do you get when you combine personal protective equipment, drones, lay health advisors and the University of Kentucky? Innovation in Appalachian Kentucky.

Appalachian Center Announces Spring 2021 Awards, Funding Opportunities

Nov 20, 2020, 8:58 AM

Applications for the 2021 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia and applications for the 2021 UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award are both due Feb. 15. 2021.

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UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Nov 16, 2020, 3:28 PM

“Although the pandemic changed our plans for an in-person celebration, we are looking forward to spotlighting the initiatives that are moving our mission forward, as well as honoring the individuals who had the vision to establish the center and help lay our foundations.”

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You Can Make a Difference by a Taking a Short Survey about COVID-19

Nov 13, 2020, 8:44 AM

Anyone over the age of 18 is invited to complete a short survey from Wellness, Health, & You (WHY), an ongoing research project that seeks to understand how different life experiences affect wellbeing and health.

UK Study Reveals “Wasp Dope” Use in Appalachian Kentucky

Nov 11, 2020, 8:34 AM

Wasp dope is a crystalline substance created by electrifying pyrethroid-containing substances – such as wasp sprays – that may give users a methamphetamine-like “rush.” Recent reports have highlighted the emergence of this new drug as an issue of concern, research into the substance is so far lacking.

New Research Aims to Improve Health Among Rural Appalachians Through Personal Technology

Nov 9, 2020, 8:02 AM

The National Institutes of Health/National Heart Lung and Blood Institute recently awarded a five-year $3.8 million grant to the University of Kentucky to begin a new study aimed at improving diet and activity among rural Appalachian Kentuckians.

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The Rural & Underserved Health Research Center Receives $2.8 million in Renewed Funding

Oct 30, 2020, 9:32 AM

The RUHRC was established in 2016, with an initial HRSA funding award of $2.8 million. Since then, the Center has produced 22 research products, including policy briefs and peer-reviewed publications, as well as more than a dozen related publications.

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