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UK engineering researcher leads NSF‑funded initiative to model heart fibrosis with machine learning

Researchers at UK are teaming up with researchers at Michigan State University to develop cutting-edge simulations of heart disease progression.

Campus community invited to research showcase for KGS summer interns

The Kentucky Geological Survey at UK invites the public to learn about the wide range of geoscience-related research conducted over 10 weeks this summer.

M. Paul Murphy: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

M. Paul Murphy, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry in the UK College of Medicine, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Videos

‘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.

Markey’s Community Advisory Board advocates for research advances

The CAB meets regularly throughout the year to offer input on the Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment, Markey’s strategic plan, research priorities and outreach activities.

Podcasts

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.

Empowering future engineers: Chwatko celebrated as 2025 ‘Great Teacher’

Malgorzata “Gosia” Chwatko is one of this year's distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help her students discover their passions.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

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

Updates from follow-up survey on CGS and OSPA

CGS & OSPA continue to address recent survey feedback by improving communication, responsiveness, and processing delays in order to better support research projects and PIs.

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: