Research

Feb. 4, 2026

UK-led health research group opens East Palestine office

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Feb. 4, 2026

NSF CAREER award supports faster, smarter use of massive scientific data

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Jan. 30, 2026

‘Think big… then think bigger’: Researcher Greg Gerhardt on diving into the unknown

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Jan. 29, 2026

UK Appalachian Center announces 2026 funding opportunities for students, faculty

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Jan. 29, 2026

People Behind Our Research: Jennifer Meakins bridges design, material science and education

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Jan. 28, 2026

UK-CARES’ State of the Science highlights awardees, launches 2026 pilot funding

A group of attendees sits at tables in a conference room listening to a speaker presenting at the front. Two large screens display a “UK-CARES State of the Science” slide about environmental health research in rural Appalachia. People take notes on laptop
Jan. 27, 2026

‘UK at the Half’: Equine health and safety

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Jan. 27, 2026

Aiming for answers: Public Health student serves up Alzheimer’s insights

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Jan. 23, 2026

UK, DOE evaluating seismic hazards at Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant

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Jan. 23, 2026

Markey study finds targeted radiation therapy can be safely combined with chemotherapy

Two medical professionals in white lab coats sit at computer workstations in a clinical setting, reviewing medical imaging on large monitors as they discuss the results.

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