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Ready player one: UK levels up opioid misuse prevention with innovative gaming

Olufunmilola Abraham is leading an innovative project that leverages the power of gaming to tackle opioid misuse among teens.

HEALing Communities Study: Ky. leads in expanding access to lifesaving naloxone

New research shows that the HEALing Communities Study significantly increased community access to naloxone, a lifesaving medication that quickly reverses the effects of opioids.

UK, TCU awarded $4.7 million to reduce overdose among justice-involved women

The team aims to adapt and test an intervention approach for women with a history of substance use disorders and exposure to violence.

Improving tobacco use research, treatments for people with disabilities

Sean Regnier is working to develop smoking treatment options that are tailored for people with intellectual and development disabilities.

SUPRA Rising Stars Symposium to spotlight early career addiction research

The symposium will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Gatton Student Center.

UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

CURE Summer Fellowship provides undergrads opportunity to enhance research skills

The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

Video highlights UK’s work to reduce substance use disorder program barriers

Researchers at UK are hosting a watch party for a video that showcases their work to better understand the barriers to substance use disorder program engagement in Kentucky.

Philip Westgate: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Philip Westgate, acting chair and professor in the Department of Biostatistics in the UK College of Public Health, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

Thomas Prisinzano: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Thomas Prisinzano, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the UK College of Pharmacy, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.