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Move to Connect: Susie Thiel and Amy Kostelic’s CURATE research

Oct 7, 2026, 11:24 AM

A UK CURATE-funded project is helping bring Move to Connect to communities across Kentucky, using creative movement to foster belonging, social connection and improved mental well-being.

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Active Girls Healthy Women hosting coffee talk on staying strong while aging

Oct 6, 2026, 7:36 AM

The UK Active Girls Healthy Women Program will host a free Coffee Talk featuring Greg Pitts on strategies to support strength, movement and healthy aging.

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Call for UK BIRCWH program applications open through June 30

Jun 4, 2026, 7:28 AM

UK's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health program is currently accepting applications from all UK colleges for those interested in research advancing women’s health and addressing sex differences.

Upcoming Coffee Talk - Thursday, 4/23 11am | Zoom - Gabrielle Brewer

Active Girls Healthy Women coffee talk: Hydration, nutrition and safety for active women

Apr 21, 2026, 7:49 AM

This month’s Coffee Talk topic is on proper hydration, nutrition and safety for active women during warm weather.

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Markey study finds barriers to hormone therapy for patients with cervical cancer

Apr 15, 2026, 7:15 AM

A Markey Cancer Center study finds most oncologists support hormone therapy for cervical cancer patients after radiation, but barriers limit its use.

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UK researchers seeking patients for clinical trial to address rare pregnancy condition

Mar 20, 2026, 7:13 AM

Researchers at UK HealthCare are now enrolling patients in the phase 3 AZALEA trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication in pregnancies at risk for severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).

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From University of Kentucky to United Kingdom: UK alum’s education prepared her for research at Cambridge

Dec 9, 2025, 7:51 AM

Gretchen Ruschman’s major and extracurricular activities gave her opportunities to pursue her research interests and do hands-on research as an undergrad at UK, which led to attending Cambridge University for her Master's degree.

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UK researcher earns national Emerging Investigator Grant to study PCOS

Oct 23, 2025, 7:44 AM

Katherine Halloran, an assistant professor in the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, has received a $10,000 Emerging Investigator Grant from the Society for the Study of Reproduction.

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Active Girls Healthy Women hosting coffee talk on optimizing bone health

Oct 20, 2025, 7:11 AM

The UK Active Girls Healthy Women Program is hosting a Coffee Talk session titled "Optimizing Bone Health for Girls and Women Across the Healthspan," on Oct. 27.

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Markey study sets benchmark for treatment of advanced cervical cancer

Feb 14, 2025, 7:12 AM

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study provides important insights for future clinical trials in treating advanced cervical cancer.

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