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Greg A. Gerhardt, Ph.D., a professor in the UK College of Medicine’s Department of Neuroscience and holds the Charles D. Lucas Jr. Professorship for Parkinson’s Disease Research, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

Greg Gerhardt: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 11, 2026, 7:45 AM

UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky’s 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. 

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

May 14, 2026, 7:18 AM

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

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

Apr 22, 2026, 7:35 AM

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

Apr 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

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

UK study finds blood clues to serious side effects of new Alzheimer’s drug

Mar 9, 2026, 7:10 AM

A UK study reveals a distinct immune “fingerprint” in the blood of patients who develop amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) after Alzheimer's treatment with lecanemab.

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

Mar 3, 2026, 7:51 AM

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

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Sanders-Brown researcher honored at annual ‘We Back Pat’ basketball game

Feb 26, 2026, 7:15 AM

Pete Nelson was recognized for his groundbreaking work in discovering a new form of dementia at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.

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

Feb 5, 2026, 7:41 AM

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

Jan 30, 2026, 7:42 AM

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.

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

Jan 27, 2026, 7:45 AM

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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