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Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

A new study from researchers at UKs Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is exploring whether a drug originally developed to combat neuroinflammation in dementia could also help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with alcohol withdrawal.

'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK

Clinical Trials Day highlights UK’s research teams advancing patient care through clinical trials, expanding access to new treatments and driving innovation across Kentucky.

Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day

More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at UK.

Internal medicine holds second annual BIG Data Workshop

UK Internal Medicine’s BIG Data Workshop strengthens research collaboration and productivity through hands-on training in clinical datasets, biostatistics and project design.

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research has announced the 11 students selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program.

Markey hosts 1st high school cancer career summit

Fifty-six high school students from 28 schools across 24 Kentucky counties recently spent a day at UK, meeting and learning from cancer researchers, physicians and health care professionals.

5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

Five UK faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Markey study finds lung cancer screening rates rising but still low

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study found that lung cancer screening rates among eligible U.S. adults have improved in recent years, but fewer than one in four are getting screened annually.

Intensive care from both sides: UK ICU doctor becomes patient

After surviving critical illness, a UK ICU physician contributes to NIH‑funded research advancing survivorship, recovery science and post‑ICU care at UK HealthCare.

Markey director B. Mark Evers to lead American Surgical Association

B. Mark Evers, director of the UK Markey Cancer Center, professor of surgery and the McDowell Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair in the UK College of Medicine, has been named president-elect of the American Surgical Association.