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University Research Professors gathered for a group photo

17 faculty named 2026-27 University Research Professors

Apr 27, 2026, 8:20 AM

The UK Board of Trustees approved 17 University Research Professors for the 2026-27 academic year.

researchers point out details on a poster to conference attendees

2026 CCTS Spring Conference Draws 1,300 Participants

Apr 6, 2026, 10:02 AM

Nearly 1,300 researchers, clinicians, students and community members gathered at the 21st annual Spring Conference from the UK CCTS to share findings and catalyze collaborations, making it the nation’s largest translational science conference hosted by a single institution.

UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world

Feb 24, 2026, 7:34 AM

In a database compiled by Stanford University in a partnership with Elsevier, 125 current UK scientists and scholars appear among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers across 22 disciplines.

Ainsley Byers, Jacob Childress, Katelyn Straw and Emmerson Willhoite

4 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Feb 19, 2026, 7:54 AM

Four UK undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.

CCTS calls for abstracts and mentor award nominations for 2026 Spring Conference

Jan 14, 2026, 6:59 AM

The UK CCTS will hold its 21st annual Spring Conference on March 31, 2026. Abstract submissions and nominations for mentor awards are now open.

Call for Abstracts: 2026 CCTS Spring Conference

Dec 1, 2025, 11:32 AM

The UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science is accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations at its 2026 Spring Conference, which will be held on Tuesday, March 31.

New UK Study Explores How Weight-Loss Medications May Affect Gum Health in Adolescents

Oct 27, 2025, 10:01 AM

University of Kentucky researchers bridge medicine and dentistry to tackle childhood obesity from a new angle

UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world

Jun 26, 2025, 7:44 AM

136 current UK scientists and scholars appear among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers across 22 disciplines.

Mauro Santamaria: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 24, 2025, 7:17 AM

Mauro Santamaria studies diseases affecting the gums — known as periodontology — with a focus on problems with the gums and tissue around the teeth, wound healing and treatment of receding gums.

Research nurse Heather Heath with Jenn and Tyrome Highfield inside the Precision Medicine Clinic at Markey Cancer Center.

Clinical trials make discovery happen at UK

May 20, 2025, 7:20 AM

At the University of Kentucky, clinical trials are essential to providing the most advanced care to our patients and communities.

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