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UK researchers enrolling patients in trial to address rare pregnancy condition

Sep 30, 2025, 9:18 AM

Research Impact

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2025) — 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 disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). This study is the first of its kind to include pregnant individuals at risk for severe HDFN, a serious condition that can cause life-threatening anemia in the fetus or newborn.

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

Sep 22, 2025, 9:32 AM

Biomedical Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2025) — 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.

Bringing smiles across Ky.: UK Dentistry unveils fresh new look for mobile clinic

Sep 19, 2025, 9:24 AM

Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 19, 2025) – On Sept. 18, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry gathered at James Lane Allen Elementary to unveil the fresh new look of their mobile dental clinic. The ceremony celebrated the college’s commitment to serving schools in Fayette County and across Kentucky.

KCH clinic builds powerful community for patients with sickle cell disease

Sep 18, 2025, 9:19 AM

Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2025) — Imagine that one day, out of the blue, you are gripped by the most unimaginable, debilitating pain. It’s a pain that’s been described as burning or stabbing, and it’s all over your body — no pain reliever can touch it. The pain can last hours, days or weeks. And it comes on without any warning.

From student to scientist: tackling flooding in Eastern Kentucky

Sep 17, 2025, 9:36 AM

Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Growing up in a military family meant frequent moves for Meredith Swallom. But one state eventually stood out.

Symposium advances maternal, infant health initiatives across Kentucky

Sep 16, 2025, 9:29 AM

Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2025) — A group of health experts is focused on advancing maternal and infant health in Kentucky through collaboration and innovation.

Research Advancing Kentucky: How NSF, DOD, DOE funding fuels scientific innovation

Sep 11, 2025, 9:35 AM

Biomedical Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) — As Kentucky’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky is charged with finding solutions to meet the needs of the Commonwealth.

Markey networks bring latest clinical trials home to patients

Sep 5, 2025, 9:26 AM

Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2025) — 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.

NSF CAREER award enables light-powered computing research

Sep 4, 2025, 9:30 AM

Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) — A University of Kentucky researcher is developing electro-photonic circuits, a technology that could dramatically reduce the energy demands of computing and communication in the age of artificial intelligence.

UK, LifeSciKY partner to advance Kentucky’s life sciences innovation

Sep 3, 2025, 9:14 AM

Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 3, 2025) — 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.

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