Breakthroughs in neuroscience are happening at the University of Kentucky’s Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), where researchers are working to turn discovery into new therapies for people living with spinal cord and brain injuries.

This spring, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) recognized University of Kentucky College of Medicine researcher Robert “Nate” Helsley, PhD, with the 2025 Walter Shaw Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research. This distinction highlights his exceptional contributions to the field and his promise as a leader in advancing scientific discovery. 

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has launched a new Student Advisory Board (SAB) to ensure student voices are not only heard but valued in shaping the medical education experience.

The University of Kentucky Department of Urology is proud to announce the creation of the J. William McRoberts Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Pediatric Urology. This fund honors Dr. J. William “Bill” McRoberts, who led the division as chair from 1972 to 1997 and shaped the training of countless urologists through his mentorship, leadership, and vision.

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH) is celebrating director Matt Coleman, who was recognized with the 2025 NOSORH Spirit of Rural Award during last week’s National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) Annual Meeting.

The University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences received the Golden Apple Award Sept. 12 from Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS).

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has launched a new Child Abuse Pediatrics (CAP) Fellowship Program through its Office of Graduate Medical Education, advancing its commitment to protecting vulnerable children and training leaders in this c

After a hard day’s work, it’s only natural to talk through the day’s achievements and frustrations with trusted loved ones.  

But what if they don’t know what you're talking about?  

When Glasgow, Ky., resident Debra Kantosky got a diagnosis of lung cancer in December of 2023, she was told that if she quit smoking, she’d have a better chance of a good outcome.

“But when you’ve smoked for 52 years, you really have to wrestle with yourself whether it’s something you want to do and can do,” Kantosky said.

By Hilary Brown, Ben Branscum, and Hayden Gooding

Vince and Kaylee Gouge are University of Kentucky blue, through and through.

Both are central Kentucky natives — Vince is from Frankfort, Kaylee from Versailles — and both knew early on they were meant to be UK Wildcats. And that they were meant to be together.

‘On, On, U of K!’

M. Paul Murphy, PhD, professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry and researcher at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has been appointed chair of the Chronic Dysfunction and Integrative Neurodegeneration (CDIN) study section for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The University of Kentucky, through UK Innovate, has a new partnership with LifeSciKY, a nonprofit life sciences incubator, to accelerate innovation, research translation, startup growth and bioeconomy ecosystem development across Kentucky.

Earlier this year, William “Bill” Stoops, PhD, William R. Willard Professor in Behavioral Science, was honored with the MED Associates Brady-Schuster Award. This award, the highest recognition from APA Division 28 — now rebranded as the Society for Psychopharmacology and Substance Use — is among the most significant honors in the field. Named for pioneering scientists Joseph V.

Last week, University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders, and Turner Construction hosted a ceremonial “topping out” celebration for UK’s new Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building.

The Office of Research and Innovation in Internal Medicine (ORIM) is proud to serve its community through “Pathways to Prevention: Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer,” a two-year grant initiative totaling nearly $409,000.

 University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a cellular pathway that fuels the progression of aggressive, drug-resistant prostate cancer.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine proudly recognizes 41 medical students who were recently selected as members of Alpha Omega Alpha. This national medical honor society recognizes individuals who exemplify professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service in the field of medicine. 

After more than four decades in academic medicine, including more than 25 transformative years at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Steven A. Haist, MD, is retiring, leaving behind a remarkable legacy defined by innovation, mentorship, and a deep commitment to medical education.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology is marking its 60th anniversary, celebrating a legacy that began in 1965 with a single faculty member and has grown into a nationally respected center for neurological care, research and education.

Eric Durbin, DrPH, an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Division of Biomedical Informatics, has been elected president of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), an organization that maintains cancer reporting standards across the U.S. and Canada.