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Sanders-Brown director Linda Van Eldik honored with international lifetime achievement award for Alzheimer’s research

Internationally recognized Alzheimer’s disease expert Linda Van Eldik has received one of the field’s highest honors, the Khalid Iqbal Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer’s Disease Research.

Sanders-Brown researchers to share during Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

Several UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging researchers will present their work during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London from July 12-15.

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research has announced the 11 students selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program.

A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

May 18, Sanders-Brown will host its 18th annual Mind Matters Health Summit, bringing cutting-edge research and expert guidance directly to the community.

UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages

A recent study, including research from UK, shows that brain health is shaped not only by biology and individual choices, but also by the broader environments people live in

'Behind the Blue': The science of March Madness

On this episode of 'Behind the Blue,' we talk with experts at UK in social work, neurology, aging and sociology studying the kinds of unique moments March Madness brings into focus.

UK researchers discover brain’s energy ‘hijacked’ by Alzheimer’s protein

Scientists at UK have uncovered a new reason why people with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep, long before memory loss begins.

‘UK at the Half:’ UK team creates a ‘cellular symphony’ to decode disease

UK researchers are using an innovative technique called data sonification to transform complex biological information — such as protein structures and gene mutations — into musical sound.

‘Think big… then think bigger’: Researcher Greg Gerhardt on diving into the unknown

A world-class neuroscientist, educator, and explorer, Greg Gerhardt has built a career defined by innovation and pushing the boundaries of brain repair and Parkinson’s disease treatment through research.

Aiming for answers: Public Health student serves up Alzheimer’s insights

By applying the focus and persistence he practices at table tennis to his Alzheimer’s research, doctoral student Xizhi Xu is already making his mark at UK's College of Public Health.

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