UK Research

Most people in the U.S. who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk. A new study co-authored by @UKMarkey researchers found that educational messaging is effective at addressing this awareness gap and identified those in need of the messaging.research.uky.edu/news/markey-st…

UK has been named among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents, according to the National Academy of Inventors. UK filed 154 international and domestic patent applications and held 857 patent assets in fiscal year 2025. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/nai-names…

On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” we talk with experts studying the moments March Madness brings into focus — from performance under pressure to the effects of lost sleep, and cultural identities reflected in the brackets fans fill out each spring. research.uky.edu/news/behind-bl…

Applications are now being accepted by @UKUGR for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year. research.uky.edu/news/2026-27-u…

A new study from researchers at the Markey Cancer Center shows that making smoking cessation assistance a standard part of cancer care is achievable on a national scale and can happen relatively quickly. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/markey-st…

The 2026 John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in Gatton Student Centers Ballrooms B/C on the University of Kentucky campus. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/2026-wyat…

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority, affiliated with the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER), announced the first recipients of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program n Frankfort. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/uk-admini…

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting nominations for the 19th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/nominatio…

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting nominations for the 19th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/nominatio…

What happens in the cave doesn’t stay in the cave. We share that research with the community. Rachel Washburn, postdoctoral fellow with the #KGS Geohealth Team and Director of the CHAOS Lab (Center for geoHealth and Applied Omics Studies), recently shared her Hidden River Cave research with local cavers, staff, and conservation partners in Horse Cave, #Kentucky. Her research through the CHAOS Lab blends microbiology, geoscience, and medicine to better understand how cave ecosystems recover and function. By presenting results directly to the people who help protect and steward the cave, the work highlights the importance of sharing research with community partners and stakeholders. Read more about this community-engaged science: kygs.uky.edu/news/from-cave… #geology #geoscience #geohealth #caves #research

The UK Research Core Facility Expo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the Biomedical Biological Sciences Research Building atrium, will showcase the depth, innovation and collaborative power of UK’s shared research resources. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/core-faci…

A team of @UKSBCoA researchers has uncovered a surprising clue in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease that could help doctors predict, and ultimately prevent, a common side effect of the newest generation of Alzheimer’s therapies. research.uky.edu/news/uk-study-…

@UKCPH researcher Terry Bunn's journey shows how personal experiences can fuel impactful research. Her work on drug overdose prevention and recovery systems is helping to connect individuals with vital treatment and support services across Kentucky. research.uky.edu/news/following…

The University of Kentucky will host the 2026 UNITE Research Showcase Tuesday, April 28, to highlight impactful science dedicated to advancing the development of children, youth and families across the Commonwealth. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/uk-unite-…

A new study from UK has mapped areas across the U.S. where high rates of diabetes and deaths from diabetes-related cancers overlap. @UKMarkey and Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center research reveals patterns that could help target life-saving interventions. research.uky.edu/news/markey-ba…

Forty-eight UK students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia. Students from various fields will present their research, showcase their work and engage with scholars. research.uky.edu/news/48-uk-und…

UK senior Jaesylin Stephens went from watching nature documentaries on Madagascar to conducting research there in person and presenting her work at the Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference in Houston. Proof that undergrad research can take you anywhere. research.uky.edu/news/i-never-d…

Researchers at @UKSBCoA have uncovered a new reason why people with #Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep, long before memory loss begins. The study reveals that a protein called tau “hijacks” the brain’s energy supply. research.uky.edu/news/uk-resear…

CURE-KY, a consortium dedicated to expanding the impact of infectious disease research across Kentucky, will host its annual Infectious Disease Research Day March 19, highlighting breakthroughs that directly protect the health and economy of the state. research.uky.edu/news/uk-host-i…

With support from UK colleges and centers, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Office of Undergraduate Research, new opportunities allow undergraduate students to pursue hands-on research projects this summer. research.uky.edu/news/summer-op…