UK Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences UK-CARES

The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) is a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Core Center to enhance research capacity focused on major environmental health impacts to air and water quality that have been implicated in environmentally induced disease.

The Center will provide advanced infrastructure and leading expertise, dedicated career development and mentorship, and community-engaged interactions to facilitate innovative discovery and new understandings of environmental factors in disease initiation, progression, and outcomes and their community impacts.

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Research Support Request

The Translational Research Support Core (TRSC) connects UK-CARES members with expert guidance and resources to help move environmental health research forward. Whether you are developing a new project or need support with an ongoing study, the TRSC can provide consultation with study design, data management and statistical, proposal development, REDCap database setup, IRB submissions, sample collection and storage, data and survey collection, statistical analyses, and geospatial analysis.

Submit a portal request to tell us about your research needs. The TRSC team will review your request and connect you with the appropriate expertise and support.

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Upcoming Events

UK-CARES hosted COMPASS Science Communication

Tuesday, November 10, 1:00 - 4:00 pm EST

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UK-CARES Nov EHS Seminar Series with Dr. Peng Gao and Ashley Wilmes

UK-CARES welcomes visiting speakers, Dr. Peng Gao from Harvard University and Ashley Wilmes from the Kentucky Resources Council to campus for a moderated discussion in its November EHS Seminar Series.

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Funding Opportunities

Explore active funding mechanisms to advance your environmental health research. Apply year-round for our Rapid Response Mini-Grants, or prepare for our core annual program applications reopening this January.