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UK Honors the 2017-2018 University Research Professors

The University Research Professorship Award was awarded to 16 faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in research and creative work.

A Passion for Biochemistry Inspires UK Researcher's Quest to Discover New Antibiotics

Steven Van Lanen is hoping to find new antibiotic chemistry that defies drug resistance.

What Motivates UK Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis?

Vice President for Research, Lisa Cassis, discusses her research and motivations.

UK Awarded $6 Million to Further Develop Treatment for Cocaine Abuse

In Kentucky, 70 or more people died from cocaine overdose in 2013 and 2014, up significantly from prior years.

Cardiovascular Research is Personal for UK's Lisa Cassis

For VP for Research Lisa Cassis, the drive to conduct meaningful research is personal. She chose to devote her career to cardiovascular research after watching her father battle heart disease.

UK Research Building Groundbreaking

On October 23, 2015, the University of Kentucky broke ground on the new multidisciplinary research building.

UK Begins Work on Research Facility Designed to Address State's Health Disparities

Learn about the $265 million facility that will bring scientists together to tackle health disparities.

New UK Research Facility Gets Green Light from State Legislature

On March 3, 2015, the state endorsed funding for a $265M multidisciplinary research building at UK.

Pharmacy Professor Develops New Tool to Prevent Heroin Deaths

Press conference announcing Dr. Wermeling's naloxone nasal spray Fast Track designation from the FDA.

UK Develops New Tool to Prevent Heroin Deaths

A nasal spray of the anti-opioid drug naloxone, developed by Daniel Wermeling, has FDA fast-track designation.