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‘Think big… then think bigger’: Researcher Greg Gerhardt on diving into the unknown

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.

Markey study finds targeted radiation therapy can be safely combined with chemotherapy

Research has shown that for patients with stage IV cancer, adding procedures to destroy or remove specific tumors can improve outcomes when combined with systemic therapies like chemotherapy.

The sound of science: UK researchers translate biology into music

Data sonification is the process of taking exact data points — such as barometric pressure readings or gene sequences — and mapping them onto musical elements like melody, pitch, rhythm and timbre.

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

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

Markey study identifies pathway driving prostate cancer bone metastatic progression

A UK Markey Cancer Center study reveals how prostate cancer cells adapt their metabolism to thrive in bone tissue, offering a potential new treatment target for patients with advanced disease.

Registration open for 8th annual Substance Use Research Event

The University of Kentucky’s eighth annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE) will be March 10, 2026.

UK researchers partner with Kentucky communities to reduce lung cancer stigma, promote screening

During National Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Month, UK researchers were traveling across the Commonwealth to talk to Kentuckians about lung health.

Sanders-Brown graduate transforms personal loss into research impact

As he prepares to graduate from UK, Aguzzoli Herbele reflects on his graduate journey, his research and the relationships that defined his time at UK.

From University of Kentucky to United Kingdom: UK alum’s education prepared her for research at Cambridge

Gretchen Ruschman’s major and extracurricular activities gave her opportunities to pursue her research interests and do hands-on research as an undergrad at UK, which led to attending Cambridge University for her Master's degree.

‘UK at the Half’: Hope for hearing loss

In this “UK at the Half,” hear from Matthew Bush as he describes how decades of research and patient care are reshaping what is possible in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hearing loss.