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UK researchers use gene ‘switch’ to reverse Alzheimer’s risk

Lance Johnson, Ph.D., believes that by understanding and manipulating this gene, we may one day be able to transform the biology of Alzheimer’s rather than just treating its symptoms. Photo courtesy of UK College of Medicine Strategic Communications.
Nov. 7, 2025

UK neurologist aims to stop a preventable cause of blindness

Jay Avasarala, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology and director of the Comprehensive Care Center for MS and Neuroimmunology at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute. Photo by UK HealthCare Brand Strategy.
Oct. 27, 2025

Turning pain into purpose: One mom’s mission to make IVF accessible

Eastman along with her two oldest children Graham and Carson.
Oct. 15, 2025

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging celebrates 40 years as an NIH-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Center 

Woman with glasses standing at a podium
July 23, 2025

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging celebrates reopening of renovated research facilities 

Five people cutting a ribbon in front of a building
July 21, 2025

No patient left behind: Virtual escape room changes the game in neurology education at UK

Two women pointing at digital text
July 9, 2025

Former boxer, lacrosse player’s experiences fuel curiosity for brain research at Sanders-Brown

"After so many years in contact sports, especially boxing, it seemed odd that I never had a diagnosed concussion,” Shahidehpour said. That anomaly sparked his initial curiosity in brain health.
June 17, 2025

Modern mountain meals: Eastern Kentucky native reimagines Appalachian recipes

After nearly 40 years as a practicing pharmacist, Jan Brandenburg has published The Modern Mountain Cookbook: A Plant-Based Celebration of Appalachia, Photos provided.
June 30, 2025

Helping the heart heal itself — UK researchers lead new treatment effort

Vincent Venditto, Ph.D., and Dave Feola, Pharm.D., Ph.D., have been awarded a two-year $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new therapy for post-heart attack inflammation. Carter Skaggs | UK Photo
June 18, 2025

UK’s Dan Han to speak on global health, flavor neuroscience at prestigious Aspen IDEAS: Health

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