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The 2025-26 University Research Professors

18 faculty named 2025-26 University Research Professors

Apr 29, 2025, 3:22 PM

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

Madison Blanton

Research Advancing Kentucky: Fighting alcohol’s toll in Appalachia

Apr 28, 2025, 7:14 AM

NIH support allows Madison Blanton to obtain individualized, mentored research training while conducting dissertation research on chronic alcohol misuse.

Greg Jicha with patient

Research Advancing Kentucky: Preserving the golden years

Apr 28, 2025, 7:14 AM

With NIH support, prominent dementia expert Greg Jicha’s work spans clinical trials, biomarker development and innovative approaches for early detection and treatment.

John Gensel

Research Advancing Kentucky: Restoring movement to those with spinal cord injuries

Apr 28, 2025, 6:58 AM

With NIH support, John Gensel focuses on developing therapies and treatments to improve outcomes after spinal cord injury.

John D’Orazio

Research Advancing Kentucky: Providing hope to pediatric cancer patients

Apr 28, 2025, 6:33 AM

With NIH support, John D’Orazio combines his research with active clinical practice, treating pediatric patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Anatomical and functional effects of obesity on the glomerulus.

UK study highlights harmful connection between obesity, kidney disease

Apr 24, 2025, 7:00 AM

A new UK study details how excess fat tissue disrupts kidney function and even triggers changes in the brain that further exacerbate renal damage.

From left, Sophia Zhou and Blake Byer

2 UK students honored with prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Apr 18, 2025, 2:28 PM

The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to sophomores or juniors planning to pursue research careers in mathematics, engineering or a natural science.

Clinton T Morgan, MD, PhD
Clint Morgan, MD, PhD
Intellectual Property Committee
Location
800 Rose St
Email
Clinton.Morgan@uky.edu
Steven Estus, PhD
Steven Estus, PhD
Intellectual Property Committee
Location
Office: 789 S. Limestone St, Lee T. Todd, Jr. Building, Rm: 537 , Lexington, KY 40536-0596
Phone
859-218-3858
Email
steve.estus@uky.edu
Dr. Matthew Bush

People Behind Our Research: UK researcher offers hope for people with hearing loss

Apr 15, 2025, 7:57 AM

Dr. Matthew Bush's work is transforming the way hearing loss is diagnosed, treated and even prevented.

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