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How is UK Moving Up Nationally in Research?

Dec 20, 2017, 8:57 AM

Federal research funding has been flat nationally, but you wouldn't know it by UK's funding numbers, which show three consecutive years of growth.

Combining Passions for Science and Policy

Dec 20, 2017, 8:50 AM

Science and policy may seem like two unrelated fields, but for Alex Helman, a doctoral candidate in the UK College of Medicine, the two are linked.

UK Researchers, Clinicians Tackling Drug Addiction Make Their Case to Federal Leaders

Dec 19, 2017, 8:40 AM

With UK researchers on the forefront of fighting the opioid crisis, their message to members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate emphasized the need for continued federal funding of research addressing drug addiction and abuse.

UK Neurosurgery Group Performs Chinese Hospital's First Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

Dec 18, 2017, 8:36 AM

Last summer, a group from the UK Brain Restoration center, led by Dr. Craig van Horne, capped off a series of conferences held at a number of renowned Chinese university hospitals by performing the first-ever deep brain stimulation surgery for a Parkinson’s disease patient at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in Henan, China.

$2.9 Million NIDA Grant Awarded to UK Researcher to Study Cocaine Use Disorder

Nov 28, 2017, 8:56 AM

Stoops hopes his research will contribute to the evolving knowledge of treatment for cocaine use disorder (CUD), a substance use disorder that currently has no well-established treatment methods.

UK's Successful Research Career Development Program Receives Renewed Funding

Nov 20, 2017, 9:25 AM

UK's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health program has not only supported faculty and researchers in their work, but also jump-started careers, aided in publications and helped forge partnerships and mentorships across disciplines.

Gill Heart Institute Cardiovascular Research Day Highlights Innovations in Cardiovascular Health

Nov 20, 2017, 9:11 AM

Over 350 researchers, students and guests attended the 20th UK Cardiovascular Research Day at the Lexington Convention Center, an annual event that celebrates the innovative research in cardiovascular health.

Students' Research and Creative Activities Welcomed at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Nov 16, 2017, 8:17 AM

The 2018 National Conference on Undergraduate Research is scheduled April 4-7, 2018. However, the deadline for submissions is Dec. 5.

Working Outside the Box: How a Markey Lab is Helping Stroke Patients

Nov 13, 2017, 8:57 AM

In a prime example of the unique type of cross-collaboration that takes place at academic medical centers, Markey's stem cell lab is working together with the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute to bring an innovative stroke clinical trial to UK HealthCare.

UK Center for Health Services Research Collaborates with Health Departments to Study Injection Drug Use

Nov 2, 2017, 9:18 AM

Hilary Surratt, an associate professor in the UK College of Medicine, is leading a research study to examine barriers rural community members experience when trying to access syringe exchange programs.

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