Research

May 7, 2026

Markey study finds lung cancer screening rates rising but still low

A person lies on a sliding table entering a large circular medical imaging scanner. The scene is illuminated with blue and pink lighting effects.
May 7, 2026

12 students selected as 1st cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars

Four Tracy Farmer Scholars in various research settings: one using a VR headset, two in laboratory environments with pipettes and vials, and one working with natural fibers on a wooden frame.
April 30, 2026

UK researchers tackle hidden crisis in modern pig production

Two pink newborn piglets stand on a dark blue towel indoors, with a larger piglet behind gently nosing a smaller one; both have curled tails and visible umbilical cords, against a softly blurred background.
April 30, 2026

Intensive care from both sides: UK ICU doctor becomes patient

Three people work with exercise equipment in a physical therapy room.
April 28, 2026

UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy future

Two people in blue lab coats and safety glasses, holding a piece of coal, powdered coal and finished graphite discs.
April 27, 2026

17 faculty named 2026-27 University Research Professors

Group of approximately 18 adults standing indoors on a stair landing, holding glass awards. They are posed in front of large windows and indoor greenery in a bright, modern building.
April 24, 2026

UK landscape architecture faculty, students contribute to success of Town Branch Commons

Three researchers in high-visibility safety vests and hard hats collect water samples in a shallow rocky stream beneath a metal pedestrian bridge, with stabilized creek banks and a commercial building visible in the background.
April 23, 2026

2 Markey researchers awarded $1.9 million to study treatment-resistant cancers

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April 22, 2026

A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

A promotional flyer from the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging advertises the 18th Annual Mind Matters Health Summit titled “Saddle Up for Brain Health.” It includes event details—Monday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fasig-Tipton.
April 16, 2026

UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages

A digital illustration shows a side profile of a human head with the brain visible, overlaid with waveforms resembling brain activity signals. The blue background and lines suggest neurological monitoring or brain function analysis.

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