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Researchers Develop Online Portal to Show How Biases in RNA Sequences Affect Gene Expression

A recent publication from UK researchers explains the importance of identifying and understanding how differences between tissues and cells alter gene expression without changing underlying genetic code.

UK Scholars Recognized as Equity Changemakers

UK’s Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Equity Changemaker Award, honoring three UK scholars for their work to advance health equity through research and training.

Honoring University Research Professor Nancy Schoenberg

Nancy Schoenberg, Ph.D., Marion Pearsall Professor of Behavioral Science in the UK College of Medicine, founding director of the Center for Health and Equity Transformation, and associate vice president for research professional development, has been named one of 14 University Research Professors for 2022-23.

Kentucky Office of Rural Health Seeks Applications for Elder Wellness Enrichment Initiative Grant

The grant will provide funding of up to $5,000 to nonprofit rural health care organizations and community-based organizations to create or enhance services for older adults — to help them age in place in rural Kentucky.

UK Study Identifies Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease

A new UK College of Medicine study has identified potential targets to develop a therapy that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease. 

Investigators Receive $3.7 Million to Study Kentucky’s Sleep Deprivation Epidemic

A team of researchers has received a $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to find out why people in the Appalachian region of Kentucky have consistently poor sleep outcomes.

What Is Monkeypox? A UK Virologist Explains

University of Kentucky immunology and virology expert Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., answers questions about the monkeypox virus — including symptoms, risk, and treatment.

UK Study: Asymptomatic COVID-19 Could Still Cause Pregnancy Risks

According to a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study, asymptomatic COVID-19 infection during pregnancy could still have potential long-term consequences for a developing baby.

UK's START Program Offers High Schoolers STEM Education, Experience

The program is creating a unique pipeline to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy and promote STEM careers for traditionally underrepresented populations.

UK Receives Renewed $11.4 Million Grant to Further Cancer Research

A prestigious Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant award from the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences totaling $11.4 million will continue to fund UK’s Center for Cancer Metabolism over the next five years.