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.

Thursday

University of Kentucky physics breakthrough could lead to faster, more efficient electronics

Thursday

Study suggests maple syrup industry can tap into, expand Kentucky’s forest economy

Maple syrup tap
Thursday

Innovation in cancer research highlighted at 15th annual Markey Research Day

Poster presentation at Markey Research Day
Thursday

5 faculty members honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

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

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