College of Medicine

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

Feb 28, 2024, 7:18 AM

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

Feb 14, 2024, 7:09 AM

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

Feb 13, 2024, 7:03 AM

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

Feb 7, 2024, 11:04 AM

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

Mar 8, 2024, 1:00 – 6:00 PM

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.

Research Leadership Academy: Emerging Themes 2024 cohort and Research Leadership deadline

Jan 31, 2024, 7:28 AM

The Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to announce the 2024 Emerging Themes for Research Program cohort and the open application window for the Research Leadership Development Program.

Survivors Union of the Bluegrass marks year of impact on UK research

Jan 26, 2024, 7:40 AM

A community advisory board is marking more than a year of impacting research at the University of Kentucky.

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Impact of cannabis use during pregnancy focus of next UK Cannabis Center seminar

Jan 16, 2024, 7:30 AM

The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center is sponsoring a seminar series featuring national and international experts on cannabis science.

Healthy Hearts for Women event marks 10 years of raising awareness

Jan 12, 2024, 7:22 AM

The University of Kentucky will mark a decade of raising awareness and continuing its effort to warn women about the dangers of heart disease with the annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium.

Markey study provides clinician guidance on follow-up for ovarian cysts

Jan 11, 2024, 7:38 AM

The findings, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, provide valuable guidance for doctors regarding how long and how often to monitor ovarian cysts.

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