@ResearchKY

Follow this feed, from the office of the VP for Research at the University of Kentucky, to discover how university research & scholarship changes lives.

Kentucky, USA
Joined November 2015
UK researchers are partnering with Alaska Native communities to monitor emerging pathogens where major migratory bird flyways converge. Field-based genomic sequencing is helping improve early detection of potential threats, including avian flu. Read more: research.uky.edu/news/uk-res…
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A new paper from @UKYMedicine neurologist Jay Avasarala proposes using cerebrospinal fluid liquid biopsy testing in select patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis to help detect hidden brain cancers earlier and improve diagnostic accuracy. research.uky.edu/news/uk-neu…
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New UK College of Education research finds families raising autistic children experience higher stress, but also greater resilience. The study highlights the strength, adaptability and problem-solving skills families develop while navigating daily life. research.uky.edu/news/uk-stu…
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Can AI help math teachers become better at their craft? 🤔 UK researchers are using a $489K @NSF grant to find out — studying whether generative AI can assess "professional noticing," a key skill for understanding how students think through math. research.uky.edu/news/uk-res…
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A tick bite can lead to a life-changing food allergy. @UKAgriculture dietitians have now helped publish one of the first nutrition-focused guides to alpha-gal syndrome, offering a tiered approach to food elimination based on individual sensitivity. research.uky.edu/news/uk-die…
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You're a postbac considering a PREP program. Learn about eligibility requirements and the application process. @UKYMedicine @ResearchKY @NeuroscienceRPA @UKCPH @UKUGR medicine.uky.edu/news/prep-p…
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How will AI change the way law is practiced and taught? ⚖️ @ukcollegeoflaw researcher Michael Murray is examining generative and agentic AI, from emerging legal challenges to the potential for AI-assisted legal education and practice. Watch now: research.uky.edu/news/uk-res…
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Applications for the 7th cohort of the Health Disparities Research Training (HDRT) Fellowship with @UKYMedicine open Oct. 1. First-year medical students can receive funding, mentorship and hands-on research experience focused on advancing health equity. research.uky.edu/news/depart…
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🚀Dan Fries, a @ukyengineering assistant professor and aerospace engineering researcher, has earned a @NASA Early Career Faculty Award to develop advanced diagnostic technology for studying the extreme conditions spacecraft face during atmospheric entry. research.uky.edu/news/uk-aer…
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Congratulations to the 20 students selected as 2026-27 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors! Representing 8 colleges, 14 disciplines and 15 research areas, these student leaders will help connect fellow Wildcats with research opportunities across campus. research.uky.edu/news/20-stu…
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Can VR help students conquer their fear of public speaking? 🎤 Brandi Frisby and a team of @uk_ci researchers found that 360-degree video and VR practice environments can boost confidence and reduce anxiety, helping students build a critical life skill. research.uky.edu/news/vr-pra…
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University of Kentucky Researchers, please join us for the first 1-hour session in our Research Trending Topics series. “Best Practices in Research Security” presented by John Craddock will take place today at noon. In person or via Zoom. Learn more: research.uky.edu/events/rese…
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UK Researchers, please join us for the first 1-hour session in our Research Trending Topics series. “Best Practices in Research Security” presented by John Craddock will take place on Aug. 31 at noon. In person or via Zoom. Learn more: research.uky.edu/events/rese…
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Sanders-Brown researcher @elifpinarca began imagining her medical career long before she ever set foot in a classroom. While other children played house, she performed make-believe surgeries on her dolls and led “field expeditions” in search of herbs she believed could reverse aging. Born and raised in Turkey, Coskun grew up believing she would become a doctor. “It almost sounds like a classic story,” she said, “but my path was anything but classic.” medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbc… @UKYMedicine @ResearchKY @UK_CCTS @UK_HealthCare
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A beetle less than 1/64" is threatening Kentucky golf courses. ⛳ @UKAgriculture researchers are tracking the annual bluegrass weevil across Kentucky to help golf course superintendents time treatments, cut costs, and protect their turf. Read more: research.uky.edu/news/uk-tur…
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