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UK’s Lu recognized by American Heart Association for pioneering cardiovascular health research

Jun 18, 2025, 7:42 AM

A prominent cardiovascular health researcher at UK whose work is internationally recognized in the field of vascular biology, has been honored for her groundbreaking work by the American Heart Association.

Utilizing CCTS for Data Curation & Statistical Expertise in Clinical Research

Aug 28, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Presented by James Aaron, MHA, PMP and Sarah Jane Robbins, MPH, MS in UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS)

IRB Framework for Biospecimen Storage, Study, and Sharing

Jul 24, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Presented by Sam Bell, JD and Belinda Smith, MS, RD, CCRC in the UK Office of Research Integrity.

OnCore CTMS: Study Specification Console

Jun 25, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Participants will learn how to find and navigate study specifications console, translate segment start date to subject status, and utilize preview calendar functionality. Date: Wednesday June 25, 2025Location: 741 S. Limestone, BBSRB 034Time: 12 - 1 pmMore information: https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/research/reseed-lunch-and-learn

Jamie Sturgill working with lung samples in the lab

Research advancing Kentucky: Helping Kentucky breathe easier

May 27, 2025, 8:04 AM

Dr. Jamie Sturgill’s research focuses on helping her fellow Kentuckians battle lung disease. Learn how NIH funding supports core research facilities making this work possible.

Research advancing Kentucky: Revealing diabetes risks

May 27, 2025, 7:58 AM

Dr. Philip Kern is a diabetes expert working to understand diabetes on a molecular level. The NIH-funded CCTS and Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center are critical to that research.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Protecting the brain

May 27, 2025, 7:50 AM

NIH funding drives innovation in brain health. It also supports Dr. Luke Bradley’s research on protecting and restoring brain cells in diseases like Parkinson’s, leading to promising treatments.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Driving change in chronic disease treatment

May 23, 2025, 8:42 AM

With NIH support, Barb Nikolajczyk focuses on the origins of obesity and type 2 diabetes, preventative measures and new treatments for these chronic diseases.

Sixteen undergraduates have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

16 students awarded CURE Fellowships

May 22, 2025, 7:44 AM

The CURE Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to engage in impactful, faculty-mentored research within seven of UK’s eight Research Priority Areas

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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