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Research Experience Expo Fall 2021 Neuroscience and students

UK to host undergrad research expo: Save the date and call for vendors

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Aug 3, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2022) — Save the date for the second annual Research + Creative Experience Expo, to be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 12, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase. The event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allows students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

Emily Sumrall

Jul 14, 2022

Research Project Title: "Legal decision-making in rape trials: The impact of victim alcohol and drug use."

Rollie Mills (left) and Kent Pham (right).

16 Wildcats Recognized By NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Jul 14, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 14, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that 10 students and recent graduates have been selected to receive government-funded National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships. In addition, three UK doctoral students and three alumni received honorable mention recognition from the NSF.

Qwenton Briggs undergraduate research bourbon industry

A&S grants to undergraduate researchers stimulate collaborations with faculty

By Richard LeComte Jul 14, 2022

Lily Vossekuil, Elizabeth Lorch and children working to improve their comprehension came together in the summer of 2021 to show how undergraduates and faculty can collaborate on research that benefits the Kentucky community.

Berina Halilovic

Jul 13, 2022

Research Project Title: "Characterization of the T253I germline tp53 mutation identified in a patient with adrenocortical carcinoma." Brief Project Description: "There is a patient that was found with this mutation but it has not been characterized. The research goes into finding out whether this mutation is related to her adrenocortical carcinoma." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....." A. "I'm able to expand my knowledge within science and be able to find answers that can bring life-changing solutions to healthcare."

UK horticulture professor Garrett Owen works with UT plant science senior William Smith to study hydroponic lettuce at the UK Horticultural Research Farm

Rivalry Aside, UK and UT Undergrads Study Hydroponic Lettuce

By Aimee Nielson Jul 12, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 12, 2022) —The relationship between the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee is commonly seen as a sports rivalry, but not for some undergraduate agriculture students who put the competition aside this summer to jointly study how light affects hydroponic lettuce.

Abdallah Farhan Sher

Jul 8, 2022

"Novel Model for Tau Protein Expression and Function: The Honeybee Brain." "Tau protein is highly implicated in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. I will be exploring the use of honeybees, an insect with some unique properties when it comes to aging, to better understand the function of tau." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....." A. "I love to learn! Growing up, I was always fascinated by sciences, and being able to research allows me to be at the forefront of new discoveries and breakthroughs."

Madison Hayes

Jul 7, 2022

"Post-Bariatric Surgery Intervention for Weight Maintenance in Appalachian Patients." "The goal of this project is to design appropriate intervention and support for post-operative bariatric Appalachian patients so that they may sustain weight loss and live heathy lifestyles." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....." A. "I enjoy research because I get to build relationships with faculty and staff at UK, while also making a difference in my community." Q. How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Slane Steen

Jul 6, 2022

"The effect of chronic methamphetamine administration on neural encoding of value." "My project focuses on uncovering the neural encoding of the valuation process that is central to the development of Substance Use Disorder. To that end, my experiment will compare changes in intracranial self stimulation (ICSS) threshold and isomorphic choice before and after methamphetamine locomotor sensitization as a proxy for Methamphetamine Use Disorder." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....."

Alana Kassis

Jul 5, 2022

"In-Utero Morphine Exposure Induces Hypertension And Opioid-Receptor-Mediated Angiotensin II Sensitization"

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