The UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is among the first locations testing promising new Alzheimer's drug, with study coordination and research nursing services provided by the CCTS.

The NAI Fellows Program highlights individuals who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.

First-generation student Princess Magor Agbozo came to the University of Kentucky with a desire to help others. “Growing up in Ghana, I experienced firsthand family members that were ill and not getting the appropriate health care,” Agbozo said. “This is what originally boosted my passion for public health. In my career, I want to make sure that everyone has equal access to quality health care.”

Community members joined with students and researchers from nine Appalachian academic medical institutions in a shared effort to improve health.

Kirby Mayer, DPT, PhD, is examining cellular, functional, and environmental variables that impact outcomes for ICU survivors.

The programs provide health equity research training to pre-docs, post-docs, junior faculty, and undergraduates.

The Summit, this year themed “Community-Academic Engagement: Building Resilience Together,” will be held Nov. 14 and 15 in the UK Gatton Student Center.

Members of the Participant Recruitment Services (PRS), CDC vaccine outreach grant, and Wellness, Health & You teams hosted booths at the event.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2022) — Innovation is a new way of thinking that can often lead to life-changing breakthroughs.

Students at the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University are eligible; applications due Oct. 31.