UK Research News

Subin Kim and another researcher hold a sign for the American Association for Cancer Research in front of the U.S. Capitol building

Cancer research extends beyond the lab for public health student

Apr 15, 2026, 7:34 AM

Public health student, Subin Kim, bridges cancer research and advocacy, showing how science, policy and public health work together beyond the lab.

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Markey study finds barriers to hormone therapy for patients with cervical cancer

Apr 15, 2026, 7:15 AM

A Markey Cancer Center study finds most oncologists support hormone therapy for cervical cancer patients after radiation, but barriers limit its use.

UK researcher works to sharpen RNA-based defense against armyworms

Apr 14, 2026, 10:28 AM

S. Reddy Palli has taken great strides in an attempt to eliminate one of the state’s most destructive insects.

Videos

Diana Byrne displaying work on a laptop to people sitting around a table

UK researcher addresses water sustainability challenges through workforce-focused engineering solutions

Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 AM

Diana Byrne received the prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her work addressing long-standing challenges facing small water utilities.

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UK researchers encourage college students to eat healthy with dorm room recipes

Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

Lauren Batey and Aurora Occa wanted to know how recipe video content on social media could be used to encourage students to make healthier diet choices.

Kristi Bartlett sits on a long, wooden bench indoors

UK researcher explores new approaches to computer-aided design education

Feb 25, 2026, 7:09 AM

Kristi Bartlett, from the UK College of Design, received a prestigious NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award to study spatial skills, student motivation and the real-world tools learners use to master CAD.

Podcasts

'Behind the Blue': The science of March Madness

Mar 19, 2026, 7:29 AM

On this episode of 'Behind the Blue,' we talk with experts at UK in social work, neurology, aging and sociology studying the kinds of unique moments March Madness brings into focus.

‘Behind the Blue’: Lindsay Ragsdale on growing pediatric health care and supporting Project ADAM

Feb 6, 2026, 7:39 AM

In this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale discusses her career at UK, the role of palliative care, the growth of the children’s hospital and her own son’s experience as a pediatric cardiology patient.

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‘UK at the Half:’ UK team creates a ‘cellular symphony’ to decode disease

Feb 5, 2026, 7:41 AM

UK researchers are using an innovative technique called data sonification to transform complex biological information — such as protein structures and gene mutations — into musical sound.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

April 8 NIH Strategic Plan Webinar

Mar 24, 2026, 12:36 PM

The NIH is in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027–2031 and is seeking input from the public.

IACUC Chair Message from the VPR

Mar 9, 2026, 1:38 PM

The Office of the Vice President for Research invites applications for the role of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Chair.

NIH Updates on Common Forms and Research Security Training

Dec 3, 2025, 6:33 AM

National Institutes of Health (NIH) news on two fronts: NIH Common Forms and NIH Research Security Training requirements.

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2025

Apr 13, 2026, 2:32 PM

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

Oct 14, 2022, 7:13 AM

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

Jan 12, 2022, 11:46 AM

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: Create 98 endowed chairs (85 were filled in FY20-21) Create 217 endowed professorships (171 were filled in FY20-21) Create 260 fellowships, enrichments and mission support projects to support research and the William T. Young Library View Chairs & Professorships