UK Research

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

[UK Research @ResearchKY]

@LaunchBlueKY + @BluegrassAgTech announce the Summer 2026 AgTech I-Corps cohort 🌱

Participants will explore commercialization pathways, customer discovery and market validation through this NSF-supported program.

Meet this summer's cohort: https://t.co/vvHifHk67D

[UK Research @ResearchKY]

Ian Boggero, assistant professor with @UKYDentistry, has been named a 2026–27 University Research Professor.

His work is advancing psychological interventions for chronic orofacial pain and improving care access across Kentucky.
https://t.co/hhKCTMYDau

[UK Research @ResearchKY]

At the University of Kentucky Art Museum, Jill Schinberg and Rachel Hooper have created a new exhibition that challenges the historical narrative of American photography and the origins of modern dance.

Learn more: https://t.co/a6PrhEa5xX

[UK Research @ResearchKY]

A new study from @UKAgriculture helps explain how plants can lose track of their own disease warnings.

The study shows how plant warning systems can break down when a molecule called nitric oxide builds up too much.
https://t.co/HxVMt0fRHO

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@universityofky researchers are part of a global team that has been awarded the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, which recognizes groundbreaking discoveries that shape our understanding of the universe.
https://t.co/W2HcTb7I92

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Andrew Pilny, a professor and researcher with @uk_ci, has been named a 2026–27 University Research Professor.

His research explores social and organizational networks, power and inequality, and the role of AI in shaping communication and connection.
https://t.co/sy8r2r4UR1

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UK has been awarded an $11.3 million @NIH Phase 2 Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant to advance pharmaceutical research.

The funding supports the COBRE for Translational Chemical Biology and the next generation of research innovation.
https://t.co/uK4WSbNnHc

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@UKAgriculture researchers have secured more than $1.8 million in @USDA_NIFA funding to advance equine health 🐎

The work will support disease prevention, improved care and innovation across Kentucky’s signature industry.
https://t.co/OTYjNiWVBz

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Researchers with @UK_COP and @UKCPH have linked sleep disorders to socioeconomic disparities in Appalachia.

Findings from the REST-KY study show significantly higher rates of insomnia tied to income, stress and social factors.
https://t.co/hHmw2bYcDA

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What’s happening to Kentucky’s white oaks? 🌳

@UKAgriculture researcher Sybil Gotsch is studying why young trees aren’t maturing—a mystery with major impacts on forests, wildlife and the bourbon industry.
https://t.co/T3rRkVx7iZ

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On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” @ukyengineering researchers share how their work made @NASA's latest “Mission to the Moon” possible — offering an inside look at the innovation behind heat shield technology and the role UK plays in advancing it.
https://t.co/cgf1H3Twfe

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UK students are leading the way in research

The 3rd edition of the student-led Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research, published by @UKUGR, features 15 student-led projects across disciplines from physics to public health.
https://t.co/w4HxPB6xkL

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Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal?

@UKSBCoA researchers are studying whether targeting brain inflammation could open new pathways for treating alcohol use disorder.
https://t.co/XiGcSIo01j

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Clinical trials don’t happen by chance; they’re powered by people.

At @universityofky, research teams are expanding access to new treatments and advancing care across Kentucky.
https://t.co/GFF3mFoYzg

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How do sensory cues like lighting and sound influence shopping decisions?

@UKGattonCollege researcher Corinne Hassler is studying how retail environments shape consumer behavior—helping both the business and the buyer.

Read more: https://t.co/0E6CEHjZRr

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@KGSNews will explore Kentucky’s energy outlook at its 65th annual seminar on June 2.

This year's event, 'Powering Kentucky's Future,' highlights research and insights on the Commonwealth’s evolving energy landscape.

Learn more and register now. https://t.co/eroD3Mb1JR

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More than 120 presentations, lectures from national experts and professional networking highlighted the latest advances in cancer science at the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day. @UKMarkey

See how collaboration is driving progress: https://t.co/sXxfb8iRKf

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@UKUGR has announced 11 undergraduates as 2026 CURE Fellows, supporting summer research in cancer, cardiovascular health, neuroscience and substance use disorder.

Meet the fellows: https://t.co/FMZLugNyqO

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A practical, research-backed tool for protecting a vital forest resource

The My White Oak app, developed through a partnership with @UKAgriculture researchers, helps landowners assess their woods and plan for sustainable white oak management.

Learn more: https://t.co/ApOEQ2XdtC

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Four UK students have been named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors 🎓🔬

Selected by @UKUGR, the award recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to promoting undergraduate research opportunities across campus.
https://t.co/XbSQf0nUwM