The University of Kentucky’s Michaela Keener is revolutionizing equestrian health care with an interactive digital health system that connects riders to essential medical resources.The innovation is called The Graham — a tool designed to measure balance and reaction time, improving health care accessibility for all equestrians.Listen to this “UK at…

In this “UK at the Half,” hear from Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., the center’s director, who credits much of its success to community volunteers who participate in clinical trials, providing invaluable data to help scientists understand brain aging. With research now focusing on early intervention, she says the future holds exciting possibilities. As San…

The University of Kentucky is leading a five-year, $20 million Research Infrastructure Improvement award from the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) with $4 million in additional funding provided by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.The project is titled “Climate Resilience t…

The University of Kentucky’s Alison Gustafson is forming partnerships across campus and in communities throughout the Commonwealth to address issues around food insecurity and how those issues affect the health of Kentuckians.Learn more about the work of Gustafson — and the team of researchers, clinicians, community partners, health care partners a…

University of Kentucky Social Work researcher Laneshia Conner's course, “Horror Films and Social Welfare,” equips students with historical knowledge, empowers them to critically analyze and reshapes their understanding of society.By Research Communications

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows.By Research Communications

In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UK College of Social Work, discusses her work that is centered on improving scientific knowledge about HIV prevention for older Black women.By Research Communications

UK At The Half: Herculaneum Scrolls by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

The University of Kentucky’s recently announced eighth Research Priority Area (or RPA) in Materials Science closely aligns with the largest ever investment in R&D to strengthen American manufacturing, supply chains and national security — the Chips and Science Act of 2022. From medicine and manufacturing to automotive and aerospace applications, ma…

UK at the Half: GEN - EV program teaches kids team-building, STEM by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

For this "UK at the Half," Stone talks about his work toward a comprehensive understanding of the disease process and how cartilage and other joint tissues respond to injury. He’s studying several factors in the progression of arthritis.By Research Communications

'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery with Clare Rittschof by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

'UK at the Half': Researchers develop antiviral face mask by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

According to a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study, asymptomatic COVID-19 infection during pregnancy could still have potential long-term consequences for a developing baby. The study led by Ilhem Messoudi, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, was published in Cell Reports May 25, 2022.…

The best solutions begin when you listen to the people whose problems you’re trying to solve. That community-based focus — the crux of what Nancy Schoenberg says is her approach as a medical anthropologist — has been a guiding value through her 25 years at the University of Kentucky. In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, Schoenberg shares what …

The “Women Making History” series kicks off with this episode of Behind the Blue. Isabel Escobar, Ph.D., professor of chemical and materials engineering in the UK College of Engineering and National Governing Board Chair of the Association for Women in Science, leads a discussion with her female chemical engineering team. Together they work on some…

For this “UK at the Half,” Lisa Cassis, vice president for research at the University of Kentucky, shares how leaders across campus came together to find a path forward for research during the COVID-19 pandemic.By Research Communications

Within the University of Kentucky's role as Kentucky's flagship, land-grant university, the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) unites clinicians, researchers and communities to accelerate the translation of basic science discoveries to tangible improvements in health.On this episode of "Behind the Blue," CCTS Director Philip A.…

As summer camp season wraps up and a new school year begins, this “Research Made Possible” podcast shares how University of Kentucky researchers across campus are targeting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program at UK is creating a unique pipeline to increase STEM…

The University of Kentucky's Isabel Escobar describes her KY NSF EPSCoR project to use green membranes with silver nanoparticles to make masks that inactivate the COVID-19 virus. She also talks about her mentor, Dibakar Bhattacharyya, known as "DB", and how UK is such a collaborative university.By Research Communications

When you look back at a 45-year career, there are a multitude of moments that stand out. For Allan Butterfield, Professor of Biological Chemistry in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences, his signature discovery grew from just such a Eureka moment on the sidewalk on campus.In this podcast, you’ll hear Butterfield’s take on why many …

Nathan Vanderford and Chris Prichard on ACTION, a cancer-focused student research program by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

Natalie Barker was a little shocked when she first learned that Kentucky ranks first in the country for cancer incidence and mortality. However, the Elliott County teen says she had a quick realization – the problem of cancer hits very close to home. “The more I thought about it, the more I realized I don’t know a person in our community who hasn’t…

Jeff Worley Named Kentucky Poet Laureate by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

John Thelin Talks about His New Book: "Going to College in the Sixties" by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

In today's episode I'm answering some of your questions (I addressed some of the topics in more depth in previous episodes). I talk about timelines and feeling just overall pressure to behave or perform a certain way, I share about music (and also have 3 free grief healing playlists for you: wildsensitivesouls.com/freeresources).…

In this episode of the podcast, I'll be sharing about why we need magic when we're setting out on our grief journeys. I'll also share a ritual with you that you can do whenever feels right and doable and real for you.I also want to personally invite you to join me on a FREE 9 day grief journey to deeper self compassion and embodied care. You can jo…

In this episode we'll talk about how being highly sensitive can affect our journey when grief arrives in our life. We'll talk about practices and simple every day things we can do to help our hearts, minds move with our grief especially when we're feeling overstimulated and exhausted. I will also share a bit about what to do and how to move with ot…

In this episode we're going to talk about pressure, perfection and other people and how those things can influence and sometimes harm us as we move with our grief. I'll be sharing about how our childhoods can influence our way of relating and connecting with our grief and how so often we beat ourselves up about things that we just learned growing u…

In this special holiday episode I share about grief and longing around the holidays and special occasions in general. I also recorded a soothing, softening meditation for all of us to support us in arriving back in our bodies so that we can be stable, magical vessels for our grief around this time of year. I'm beginning to have Feeler Calls for 1-o…

After successfully launching an oncology training program for Appalachian undergrads in 2016, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is expanding the program to include high school students. The Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program – formerly known as CTOP – is funded through a nearly $2.3 million grant from the Nationa…

In this episode, I'm talking about reclaiming our grief as holy. As Sacred. As deeply valid. I'm also sharing the definition of the word grief and how it changed my view about how we can interact with grief. I'm also tuning into what grief might require from us <3By Lisa Nagel

Mark Williams: Improving Hospital Discharge and Targeting Social Needs for Better Health by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

On this week’s episode of "Behind the Blue," Newman sits down with Amy Jones-Timoney from UK Public Relations and Marketing, to discuss his approach to taking on this new role, how his Kentucky roots helped guide him in life, his thoughts on what UK HealthCare can and should mean to the Commonwealth, and more.…

Exploring the Psychology of Drug Addiction with William Stoops by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

UK at the Half with Kathy Sheppard-Jones by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

UK at the Half with Superfund Researcher Angela Gutierrez by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and features the people, programs, research, health care and service that combine to make UK the university for Kentucky.By Research Communications

Kip Guy: Addressing Health Disparities & Neglected Diseases by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and features the people, programs, research, health care and service that combine to make UK the university for Kentucky.By Research Communications

"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and features the people, programs, research, health care and service that combine to make UK the university for Kentucky.By Research Communications

UK at the Half: Ian McClure on UK, EKU Technology Commercialization Partnership by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

The Office of Undergraduate Research with Phil Kraemer by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

Matthew Gentry: Biofuels, Epilepsy and Science Advocacy by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

Digital Humanities Projects by Medievalist Abigail Firey Reach Scholars Across the Globe by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

Kalea Benner Trains Social Work Students to Screen for Substance Misuse by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

John van Nagell on the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

Researching Grading to Improve Education by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

E-Day Open House Offers Hands-on Engineering at UK by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications

Branding Research Shows Placebo Effect on Consumers by Research CommunicationsBy Research Communications