Hillary Smith

July 13, 2026

Sanders-Brown director Linda Van Eldik honored with international lifetime achievement award for Alzheimer’s research

Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., director of the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, stands in a research laboratory.
July 6, 2026

UK researcher investigates hidden liver risks facing East Palestine community

Two researchers wearing lab coats, safety glasses and gloves work together in a laboratory, preparing and transferring liquid samples into test tubes and vials on a lab bench.
July 1, 2026

1 gene, 2 diseases: Sanders-Brown study reveals opposing dementia and cancer risks

A man wearing a white lab coat sits in a laboratory beside scientific equipment and smiles toward the camera.
June 29, 2026

UK HealthCare pioneers emergency department ultrasound program for vision-threatening disease

Three physicians wearing white lab coats stand outside the emergency department entrance at a hospital. The group poses together in front of the emergency care facility, highlighting a clinical and academic health care setting.
June 22, 2026

Could nighttime light affect brain health? UK researchers investigate Alzheimer’s links

Two researchers wearing lab coats, safety glasses and protective gloves work together at a laboratory bench. One researcher uses a pipette to transfer a sample while the other observes and takes notes, surrounded by scientific equipment and sample trays.
June 1, 2026

Know the signs: Why fast stroke treatment is critical

close-up of a hand holding a brain MRI scan, with multiple cross-section images visible, while in the background a patient lies in a hospital bed as two clinicians stand nearby discussing care.
May 21, 2026

Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

Two researchers wearing lab coats, safety glasses and gloves work together in a laboratory surrounded by scientific equipment and supplies. One researcher uses a pipette while the other takes notes, suggesting collaboration during an experiment.
May 7, 2026

From Hazard to healing: UK pharmacy grad driven to serve Appalachia

A University of Kentucky graduate wearing doctoral regalia and a black academic cap with a gold tassel stands smiling in a hallway. The graduate’s purple hair and UK logos on the gown are visible as they rest their arms on a railing indoors..
May 5, 2026

UK College of Nursing graduate turns cancer journey into advocacy

A person wearing blue medical scrubs stands in a clinical skills hallway lined with wheelchairs holding medical training manikins dressed in hospital gowns, with storage cabinets and additional manikins visible in the background.
May 4, 2026

Not all sniffles are allergies: How to know the difference 

A woman wearing a yellow jacket sneezes into a tissue while standing outdoors near trees and greenery in spring.

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