A UK team has been selected for the 2025-26 Scholars Transforming Through Research Program of the Council on Undergraduate Research. The five-month program culminates in a two-day event in Washington, D.C.
UK’s Substance Use Priority Research Area (SUPRA) will host the Rising Stars Symposium on Oct. 21 to highlight different perspectives in research on substance use disorders.
Each year the Office of Undergraduate Research presents mentor awards, recognizing faculty who provide outstanding guidance, foster exceptional undergraduate research experiences and strongly support research initiatives across campus.
The CURE Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to engage in impactful, faculty-mentored research within seven of UK’s eight Research Priority Areas
With NIH support, William Stoops is investigating the mechanisms underlying substance use disorders, drug use and addiction, with an emphasis on stimulants, opioids and alcohol.
Four recurring factors that influence whether someone remains in recovery housing have been identified: mental health, demographic factors, social networks, and the house environment.
With NIH support, Thomas Prisinzano seeks new ways to treat substance use disorders and pain by exploring how chemical structure influences biological activity.
With NIH support, April Young is developing outreach strategies, mapping disease transmission networks and engaging local coalitions to support recovery and harm reduction efforts.
Safiyah Sadek, is graduating with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in psychology from the UK College of Arts and Sciences, who is on the path to becoming an MD/PhD.
