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

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.

Markey study shows expanded cancer gene testing feasible, beneficial for patients

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Precision Oncology demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for patients with cancer.

UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of world’s most-cited researchers

The University of Kentucky is well-represented on a list of the most-cited researchers in the world.

Provost IMPACT Awards fund 8 projects to advance education, research, service and care

The University of Kentucky Office of the Provost has funded eight transformative projects, supporting an inaugural cohort of IMPACT Award recipients.

UK researchers lead study identifying varied factors in buprenorphine users and urine drug testing

A study by a team of researchers across the country is the first to demonstrate a connection between the characteristics of patients receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and the use of urine drug testing.

UK, partners awarded $12 million to advance biomedical innovation, entrepreneurship

UK and its partners at four other institutions have been awarded $12 million from the National Institutes of Health to launch a new hub focused on accelerating real-world impact of biomedical innovations through education, mentorship and financial support.

Bjoern Bauer honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

Bjoern Bauer, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

UK Pharmacy’s Dwoskin finishes 2nd in regional competition for biomedical startups

Linda Dwoskin, Ph.D., was invited to Chicago May 9-10 to pitch her startup MUDRx after advancing through two earlier tiers of the review process to the Top 10 of the Best of the BioMidwest competition.

UK College of Pharmacy receives funding to increase access to lifesaving treatment for opioid use disorder

The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) has selected the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy as one of three higher education entities funded to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder in pharmacies and health care settings.

16 faculty named 2023-2024 University Research Professors

On Friday, April 28, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professors for the 2023-24 academic year.