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‘Health halo’ effect? UK study suggests children’s cereal is trending towards lower nutritional quality

Shuoli Zhao is investigating the changing nutritional profiles of children’s cereals and their potential impact on childhood nutrition and overall public health.

Q&A with Caroline Geisler: Exploring new path to weight loss — minus side effects

In a recent study, Caroline Geisler and team explored whether a signaling system in the brain could be targeted to achieve weight loss and blood sugar control without triggering unpleasant symptoms.

UK’s Alexandre Martin wins NASA medal for advancing space technology

Alexandre Martin has been awarded the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal — one of the highest honors given to individuals outside the agency.

Videos

UK’s Brent Seales, global team secures Europe’s top research grant to digitally decode Herculaneum scrolls

Brent Seales has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant as part of an international team seeking to unlock the secrets of the Herculaneum scrolls.

‘Wine that’s grown here tastes like Kentucky’: UK enologist shares about research, teaching at UK Winery

UK's Horticulture Research Farm winery allows Jeff Wheeler to give students a hands-on, agriculture-focused window into enology and why the study of wine is so important.

Behind the label: The UK program protecting what you plant, feed and eat

While many people might be unfamiliar with it, the UK Division of Regulatory Services is vital in protecting consumers, producers and the broader agricultural industry.

Podcasts

2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Sahar Alameh inspires the teachers of tomorrow

This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2025: Sahar Alameh, an assistant professor of STEM education in the UK College of Education.

2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Matthew Kim puts students at heart of teaching

Matthew Kim, a three-time nominee for UK’s Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, is one of this year’s distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients.

‘Research Made Possible’ podcast: Gustafson addresses food insecurity to improve health

UK's Alison Gustafson is forming partnerships across campus and in communities throughout the Commonwealth to address food insecurity and its impact on the health of Kentuckians.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

Research Geographic Location and Populations via New Online Tool

The OVPR is implementing a new tool that will ask investigators to indicate the location, geographical region or specific populations their research involves.

New Assistant Vice President for Research Development and Support

Chad Risko, Ph.D., has been named Assistant Vice President for Research Development and Support.

Follow-up on OAV, IACUC, IRB and ORI surveys

Based on recent survey feedback, ORI, IRB, OAV and IACUC will continue to improve standardization and update communications protocols

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

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

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to:

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2019-2020 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: