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UK study reviews approaches to cocaine treatment for Black Americans

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that both culturally tailored and culturally universal approaches can be effective for cocaine treatment in Black Americans.

100 Years after Prohibition: Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery via Harm Reduction

"100 Years after Prohibition: Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery via Harm Reduction" Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Psychology Director of Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions University of New Mexico April 24, 150 Healthy Kentucky Research Building (HKRB), 12 pm   Sponsored by: UK College of Medicine Dean's Office of Research

UK researchers explore the relationship between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease

Thanks to medical advances, people with Down syndrome are living longer and fuller lives; however there is still much to learn about the Down syndrome brain.

Markey research uncovers potential pathway for breast cancer treatment

A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in PNAS uncovers a critical pathway involved in immune evasion by breast cancer cells.

UK’s Cassis recognized for hypertension research, contributions to pharmacology

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) is honoring the University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research for her foundational contributions to our understanding of the renin-angiotensin system that has broad implications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Chemicals in plastics could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying how elements of our natural surroundings can be potential risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease — including chemicals widely used in plastics.

Call for applications: UK BIRCWH program scholar position open

UK's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is accepting applications for scholars interested in research to advance women’s health.

UK’s Swanson earns Undergraduate Educator Award

Hollie Swanson, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences in the UK College of Medicine, has earned the Undergraduate Educator Award from the Society of Toxicology

5-day symposium features Igniting Research Collaborations program

The Igniting Research Collaborations (IRC) program seeks to increase interdisciplinary scientific engagement and leverage UK’s breadth of expertise to tackle important problems in the Commonwealth

Diabetes and Obesity Advancing Research Collaborations

You are invited to the 2nd annual Advancing Research Collaborations (ARC) event for faculty and senior scientists sponsored by the Diabetes & Obesity Research Priority Area and Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center.     The goal is to brainstorm new ideas for pilot projects or equipment ($5-$50K) that would benefit from receiving funds from the RPA and BBDC with an eye towards future collaborative grant applications. New collaborations, cross college collaboration and attendees at the ARC event will be prioritized in funding decisions.