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Research Plays Vital Role in Reducing Domestic Violence

Oct 26, 2018, 9:39 AM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity for individuals to think about their role in ending intimate partner violence in our communities.

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Researcher Studies Cancer in Africa to Understand it at Home

Oct 19, 2018, 8:48 AM

By understanding the metabolic and epigenetic risk factors for breast cancer in Nigeria, researchers like Tomi Akinyemiju can better understand why African-American women in the United States are more likely to develop this disease and can begin to develop ways to prevent the disease and develop more effective treatment.

UK Poised to Make a Difference in Curbing Opioid Epidemic in State

Oct 18, 2018, 9:38 AM

For the annual Board of Trustees retreat, UK President Eli Capilouto, VP for Research Lisa Cassis and Sharon Walsh, director of the Center on Drug & Alcohol Research, have framed an entire day of discussion and presentations around the opioid epidemic in the country and its specific impact on Kentucky.

Public Health Team Tests Water Quality in Ecuadorian Community

Aug 10, 2018, 9:24 AM

The water quality project was part of Shoulder to Shoulder Global, a UK Global Health Initiative that has assisted over 20,000 patients during its past 11 years of service in Ecuador.

A Stroke at Age 27 Inspired Dedication to Cardiovascular Research

May 25, 2018, 8:59 AM

When Donna Arnett, dean of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, suffered a stroke at the age of 27, people didn't believe her. However, her experience as a stroke patient inspired her interest in cardiovascular research and how an individual's genes impact their risk.

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UK Honors the 2018-2019 University Research Professors

May 3, 2018, 8:48 AM

At a reception hosted by President Eli Capilouto at Maxwell Place, UK Research recognized the accomplishments of 14 faculty.

Graduating Senior Uses UK Research Experience to Eradicate Malaria

May 3, 2018, 8:38 AM

Following in his father’s footsteps, Esias Bedingar came to UK in 2014 from Chad, not knowing any English at all. Since then, he has founded a nonprofit to help eradicate malaria in his home country, conducts research in neurodegenerative diseases, and will graduate with a degree in public health before attending Harvard University this fall.

CCTS Conference on Opioids Draws Nearly 1,000 Participants

Apr 17, 2018, 10:01 AM

The 13th Annual Spring Conference of the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science focused on addressing the opioid epidemic, which disproportionately plagues Kentucky and Appalachia. Researchers, clinicians, students, community partners and local and national experts gathered Friday, April 13th to share findings and catalyze

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Impressive Undergraduate Researchers Take Work to State Capitol

Feb 12, 2018, 8:46 AM

Sixteen UK undergraduate researchers presented their research at the 17th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol in Frankfort on Feb. 8. Each had a chance to share their research with UK President Eli Capilouto as well as several state legislators.

State-Academic Partnership Helps Kentuckians “Find Help Now” for Addiction

Feb 5, 2018, 8:58 AM

A new website will provide a vital link for Kentucky health care providers, court officials, families and individuals seeking options for substance abuse treatment and recovery. “Find Help Now KY” will deliver real-time information about available space in substance use disorder treatment program, and guide users to the right type of treatment for their needs.

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