Department News

UK Superfund Research Center hosted a Science Visualization Workshop

Dr Kelly Pennell Interviewed for Story on Henderson County Chemical Exposure

Dr. Kelly Pennell (UKSRC’s Director) was interviewed for a story about a report claiming Henderson County officials downplayed a chemical exposure at an area company. It discusses a report from NPR affiliate WFPL over the extent of pollution by PFAS chemicals at Shamrock Technologies. Read the story

Dr Bernie Hennig Interviewed by NIEHS Director in the September Issue of Environmental Factor

Dr. Bernie Hennig (UKSRC’s Deputy Director) was interviewed by the NIEHS Director, Dr. Rick Woychik, and the interview is featured in the “Director’s Corner” of the September issue of NIEHS’ Environmental Factor. It discusses some of the research that Bernie and UKSRC has been conducting for many years, focusing on good nutrition and the benefits here in Kentucky.  Read the interview

UK SRC PI Kevin Pearson Wins Inclusive Excellence Recognition Award

In June 2020, UK SRC Project 2 PI Dr. Kevin Pearson was recognized as the winner of a UK Office of Institutional Diversity's 2020 Inclusive Excellence Recognition Award. Only three awards are given each year- one to a student, one to a faculty member, and one to a college department.

UKSRC Researchers Developing Face Masks for Coronavirus

Three UKSRC Investigators have received funding to support the development of face masks that offer protection from coronavirus. Project 3 PI Dr. Dibakar Bhattacharyya and Co-PI Dr. Tom Dziubla, along with colleagues Dr. Yinwan Wei (Biological Chemistry) and Dr.

UK’s Superfund Research Center Receives $8.7 Million

UK Superfund Research Center director Bernhard Hennig (right) with doctoral students who are part of the center’s “Project #1,” which examines how nutrients affect toxicity caused by PCBs in vascular tissues.

UK's Superfund Research Center connects with community for a healthier Kentucky

To fight the negative health effects of environmental toxins, reach for more fruits and vegetables – that’s the message University of Kentucky Assistant Professor of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Dawn Brewer is sharing with the local community.

Postdoctoral Trainee Dr. Pan Deng Featured in UKNow News StoryHome

On January 30, 2020, UK's internal news source UKNow published a story and video featuring the work of Dr. Pan Deng, Project 1 Postdoctoral Trainee. The article and video discuss Dr. Deng's research which shows that a diet high in fiber could possibly reverse the adverse effects that environmental toxins have on cardiovascular health. 

UK SRC Assistant Director Dr. Kelly Pennell Interviewed About PFAS in Drinking Water

Lexington, KY (February 13, 2020)- On February 6, 2020, UK SRC Assistant Director Dr. Kelly Pennell was interviewed about PFAS in drinking water by Eileen Street of Spectrum News 1 in Louisville, KY. The story, A Growing Conversation About PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water, aired on Spectrum News 1 on Monday, February 10th.

UK SRC Hosts UofL SRC for Immersive Two-Day Trainee Event

Lexington, KY (July 15, 2019)- On July 10th and 11th, the University of Kentucky Superfund Research Center (UK SRC) hosted trainees from the