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Tiny antibodies hold big promise for cancer treatment

Using antibodies derived from alpacas, a University of Kentucky research team has developed a tool that could lead to new therapies to stop the growth of several types of cancer.

UK Physics students, faculty contribute to latest findings in groundbreaking Fermilab experiment

A group of faculty, postdoctoral scholars and students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, supported by the National Science Foundation, are part of an international collaboration of scientists exploring uncharted territory in search of new physics.

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on UK campus

The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits officially opened its doors today, elevating the institute’s impact on research, workforce development, education and outreach.

Discussing materials science in ‘Research Made Possible’

Alicia Gregory, director of Research Communications, sits down with four UK leaders to learn more about the recently announced eighth Research Priority Area in Materials Science and its connection to the Chips and Science Act of 2022.

Markey researcher named Cancer Moonshot Scholar

The inaugural cohort of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Scholars includes University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Laurie McLouth, Ph.D.

NSF CAREER Award advancing UK researcher’s work integrating AI in manufacturing

Edward Wang, Ph.D., will work to develop the first large-scale generalizable machine learning model specifically tailored for manufacturing applications, like welding, similar to how ChatGPT processes language.

UK's DNYay! genetics outreach program engages high school students

A University of Kentucky entomologist is embarking on a quest to help high school students unlock the mysteries of genetics.

UK researchers present at National Human Trafficking Prevention Summit

The HHS-hosted Summit will bring together experts and leaders across various levels of government, private sector entities, nonprofits, research organizations and beyond to inspire a collective effort to prevent human trafficking.

Record-breaking awards fuel UK research in 2023

For the first time in University of Kentucky history, investigators received $479.3 million in extramural grants and contracts to support their research in fiscal year 2023.

Markey's Xu awarded $2 million to study role of platelets in cancer growth

Markey researcher Ren Xu, Ph.D., received a $2 million grant from the NCI to support his research on the role of platelets in cancer metastasis.

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