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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 10h

A new Blueprint Kentucky report provides data on our rural economy. The report shows that 1.85 million Kentuckians, or about 41% of the population, live in rural counties, and rural Kentucky as a whole experienced population growth from 2020 to 2024.

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New report shares data trends on Kentucky’s rural economy | UK Research

A new report by Blueprint Kentucky shows that rural Kentucky as a whole experienced population growth from 2020 to 2024.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 1d

Veterinarians, trainees and industry experts gathered at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab for the 2025 Racehorse Necropsy Workshop, designed to improve how racehorse fatality examinations are conducted and how findings are used to prevent future injuries.

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Workshop unites pathologists and regulators to advance racehorse safety | UK Research

More than 55 veterinarians, trainees and industry experts gathered at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab on Sept. 18-20 for the 2025 Racehorse Necropsy Workshop.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 2d

Biyun Xie, an assistant professor in the UK Pigman College of Engineering has received a prestigious U.S. NSF CAREER Award to advance research in human-robot shared control for robotic telemanipulation.

Watch her interview now: https://bit.ly/4gTFJrY

NSF CAREER Award fuels UK researcher’s breakthroughs in robotics | UK Research

The U.S. NSF will support Biyun Xie, Ph.D., with $602,698 over five years for her research in human-robot shared control for robotic telemanipulation.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 2d

The 10th annual Neuroscience Clinical-Translational Research Symposium, hosted by @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social, will take place Nov. 6-7.

The event brings together neuroscience investigators to discuss their research, share progress and foster collaborations.

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Register for the 10th annual Neuroscience Symposium | UK Research

The Neuroscience Research Priority Area’s 10th annual Neuroscience Clinical-Translational Research Symposium will be Nov. 6-7 in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 7d

UK HealthCare researchers are enrolling patients in the phase 3 AZALEA trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a medication in pregnancies at risk for severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). This study is the first of its kind.

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UK researchers enrolling patients in trial to address rare pregnancy condition | UK Research

Researchers at UK HealthCare are now enrolling patients in the phase 3 AZALEA trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication in pregnancies at risk for severe hemolytic dis...

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 7d

University of Kentucky scientists, leading a consortium of three academic institutions, received $1.8 million through the NIH East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment Health Research Program to conduct critical research into the long-term health effects of the 2023 disaster.
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UK to lead federal research effort on East Palestine health impacts | UK Research

UK scientists received $1.8 million through the NIH East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment Health Research Program to conduct critical research into the long-term health effects of the 2023 disaster.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 8d

The Chellgren Endowed Professorship gave Robin Cooper the runway to transform his classroom and lab into powerful spaces where undergraduates could test ideas, take intellectual risks and share their discoveries on the national stage.

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Advancing undergraduate research through the Chellgren Endowed Professorship: Robin Cooper | UK Research

The Chellgren Endowed Professorship gave Robin Cooper the runway to transform his classroom and lab into a powerful space where undergraduates could test ideas, take intellectual risks and share their...

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 8d

UK’s Substance Use Priority Research Area (SUPRA) will host the Rising Stars Symposium to highlight different perspectives in research on substance use disorders.

The symposium will be on Oct. 21. Registration is open online and closes Oct. 6.

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Rising Stars Symposium to recognize innovative substance use disorder researchers | UK Research

UK’s Substance Use Priority Research Area (SUPRA) will host the Rising Stars Symposium on Oct. 21 to highlight different perspectives in research on substance use disorders.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 9d

From waste products to future fuels, Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez researches energy solutions thanks to DOE funding. He also trains future scientists with support from the NSF.

Learn more: https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-santillan-jimenez-focuses-on-future-fuels

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 12d

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the 61st annual Oswald Research and Creativity Competition.

The competition encourages undergraduate research and creative activities across all fields of study. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, Oct. 29.
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Call for submissions: 2025 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition | UK Research

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting submissions for the 61st annual Oswald Research and Creativity Competition.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 12d

An expert in cements and concretes, UK's Bob Jewell is creating the next generation of construction materials. Learn how the DOD supports this work.

Learn more: https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-jewells-work-better-build-infrastructure

University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 13d

With support from the U.S. Department of Energy, UK's John Balk is developing the advanced materials needed to make nuclear fusion energy a possibility. Discover how federal dollars make that possible.

https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-balks-work-develop-new-materials

University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 14d

UK professor Mark Abel has been named a Singapore Civil Defence Force senior (research) fellow.

He is leading research designed to enhance firefighter safety on a global level.

https://research.uky.edu/news/kinesiology-and-health-promotion-professor-enhancing-firefighter-safety-on-global-scale

Kinesiology and Health Promotion professor enhancing firefighter safety on global scale | UK Research

UK professor Mark Abel is leading collaborative research designed to enhance firefighter safety on a global level.

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UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging @uksbcoa.bsky.social · 20d

Registration is now open for the Markesbery Symposium Scientific Session! We're excited to feature 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐤𝐢𝐧, excellent leaders in the field of aging! Join us on October 31st! Register at tinyurl.com/2025-registe.... @ukresearch.bsky.social

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 15d

In this episode of “Research Made Possible,” John Gensel discusses the All Access Research Training Scholars program. He is joined by senior Lyric Johnson, who recently completed the program.

https://research.uky.edu/news/research-made-possible-john-gensel-and-lyric-johnson-on-neurotrauma-research

‘Research Made Possible’: John Gensel and Lyric Johnson on neurotrauma research | UK Research

In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, Dr. John Gensel discusses the All Access Research Training Scholars (AARTS) program at UK.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 16d

Keeping Kentucky’s waterways clean.

Learn how the NSF supports Tiffany Messer's work to ensure safe drinking water across the Commonwealth.

https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-messers-dedication-clean-water

University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 16d

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research will host the Research Alumni Career Panel on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building.

Learn more: https://research.uky.edu/news/undergraduate-research-focus-alumni-panel

Undergraduate research focus of alumni panel | UK Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research will host the 2025 Research Alumni Career Panel on Sept. 23, in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 19d

University of Kentucky physics and astronomy professor Gary J. Ferland has been named the 2025 recipient of the Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal, the highest honor awarded by @astrosociety.org.

https://research.uky.edu/news/uks-gary-ferland-receives-astronomys-highest-lifetime-achievement-award

UK’s Gary Ferland receives astronomy’s highest lifetime achievement award | UK Research

UK physics and astronomy professor Gary J. Ferland has been named the 2025 recipient of the Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 19d

With support from the U.S. NSF, DOD and DOE, Chad Risko studies how molecular building blocks of materials influence their formation and behavior, including electrical, optical and mechanical properties.

https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-riskos-focus-on-transforming-energy

University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 20d

Rodney Andrews leads a $20 million NSF-funded statewide research project — CLIMBS. The goal is to enhance the prediction of extreme weather events and build community-level disaster response.

Learn more: https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-andrews-effort-protect-communities

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 20d

The Sustainable Futures Design Lab, part of the UK Innovate TRUST Hub, recently awarded Rapid Response grants to four new projects.

Click to learn more about each project and the awardees. https://research.uky.edu/news/rapid-response-grants-support-community-focused-projects

University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 21d

Meredith Swallom’s path into geology was driven by a lifelong love of science, but it was UK that gave her direction.

Learn about her journey from student to scientist, tackling flooding in Eastern Kentucky. https://research.uky.edu/news/student-scientist-tackling-flooding-eastern-kentucky

From student to scientist: tackling flooding in Eastern Kentucky | UK Research

Meredith Swallom’s path into geology was driven by a lifelong love of science, but it was UK that gave her direction.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 23d

Jack Groppo is an expert in recovering materials from electronic and coal waste. NSF, DOD and DOE funding has allowed him to find new methods to build up the supply chain for tomorrow’s electronics.
https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-groppos-focus-on-critical-material-recovery

University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 26d

With support from the U.S. NSF and DOE, Isabel Escobar’s research focuses on modifying membranes at the nanoscale — finding solutions for water treatment, energy, recycling electronic waste and more.

https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-escobars-membrane-work-offers-solutions

University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · 27d

“Funding from the NSF, DOD and DOE allows researchers at UK to continue pushing the boundaries of materials science and influencing real-world applications,” says professor John Anthony.

Learn more: https://research.uky.edu/news/research-advancing-kentucky-anthonys-boundary-pushing-work-materials

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