Research

18 faculty named 2025-26 University Research Professors

2025-26 University Research Professors
By Alicia Gregory
April 29, 2025

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

Wednesday

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

Erin Stratton, Molly Lobel, Madi Wilson, Connor Stuart.
Wednesday

Breaking barriers in brain health: Sanders-Brown’s 40-year legacy of Alzheimer’s research

Colonel Harland Sanders in white suit, Governor John Y. Brown, Jr., John Y. Brown, Sr., UK Vice President Ray Hornback, and Chancellor of Medical Center Peter Bosomworth at the Sanders-Brown building dedication.
May 9, 2025

Provost IMPACT Award: Tackling challenges in disease detection, treatment

Photo of Person Giving Presentation
May 1, 2025

Provost IMPACT Award: Bridging biology and electronics

May 1, 2025

UK study focuses on improving jockeys’ mental health after injury

Kelley Renner always had an interest in post injury experience and a passion for the equine industry, so she decided to combine the two for her research. Photo provided by Kelley Renner.
April 29, 2025

Provost IMPACT Award: Turning data into prevention, advancing rural health

April 29, 2025

EduceLab unveiled as UK’s gateway to next-generation heritage science

Photo of EduceLab Soft Opening Event
April 28, 2025

Markey research team discovers gut hormone’s role in fatty liver disease

3D rendering of neurotensin molecule
April 28, 2025

Research advancing Kentucky: How NIH-funded discoveries drive UK’s impact

NIH Impact Campaign phase I
April 24, 2025

UK study highlights harmful connection between obesity, kidney disease

Loria Lab Nature Review Nephrology figure

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