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Markey researcher named Cancer Moonshot Scholar

Aug 7, 2023, 7:16 AM

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

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

Aug 7, 2023, 7:10 AM

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.

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

Aug 4, 2023, 7:04 AM

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

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UK researchers present at National Human Trafficking Prevention Summit

Aug 3, 2023, 1:54 PM

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.

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Record-breaking awards fuel UK research in 2023

Aug 2, 2023, 8:35 AM

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.

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

Aug 2, 2023, 7:10 AM

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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Op-ed: How new era of Barbie finally made me want a doll

Jul 31, 2023, 7:05 AM

The following op-ed was written by Aria Halliday, an associate professor in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies, African American and Africana Studies and International Film Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky.

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4 students awarded Behavioral Sciences’ White Coats for Black Lives fellowships

Jul 28, 2023, 7:12 AM

Mindy Baker, Rachel Cooper, Payal Panchal and Jasmine Coatley-Thomas were recently awarded the fellowships. The Department of Behavioral Science created the fellowship and is supported by its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.

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Allison Gordon honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Jul 27, 2023, 7:18 AM

Allison Gordon, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Communication and Information Department of Communication, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

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Dieter Hennings Yeomans honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Jul 25, 2023, 7:31 AM

Dieter Hennings Yeomans, professor of music performance in the School of Music at University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

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