Department News

UK SRC's Dr. Zach Hilt Named 2019-2020 UK Research Professor

May 9, 2019

Lexington, KY (May 9, 2019)- Gill Eminent Professor of Chemical Engineering J. Zach Hilt has been named one of the University of Kentucky’s 16 University Research Professors for the 2019-2020 academic year. This award recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in research and creative work that addresses scientific, social, cultural, economic or health challenges in our region and around the world.

UK SRC Partners with the Lexington Senior Center to Share Research with Local Community Members

Apr 24, 2019

Lexington, KY (April 24, 2019)- The UK Superfund Research Center’s Community Engagement Core (CEC) works with communities to develop strategies that give people the opportunity to actively engage in good nutrition and physical activity to protect their health from environmental pollution. Since 2015, the CEC has been working with the Lexington Senior Center in pursuit of this goal.

UK SRC's Undergraduate Trainee Joshua Preston featured on "UK at the Half"

Mar 26, 2019

An interview with UK Superfund Research Center Undergraduate Trainee Joshua Preston was featured during the"UK at the Half" segment on the UK Sports Radio Network. The interview was aired statewide and beyond on Thursday, March 22, 2018, during the live radio broadcast of the UK vs. Kansas State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament game. "UK at the Half" airs during the halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and is hosted by Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Marketing. Joshua works in Dr.

Mike Petriello, post-doctoral researcher within UK’s Cardiovascular Research Center

UK College of Medicine Postdoc and Superfund Center Trainee Mike Petriello Wins Prestigious NIH Award

Sep 19, 2018

Lexington, KY (September 19, 2018)- Mike Petriello, post-doctoral researcher within UK’s Cardiovascular Research Center, has received the prestigious Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This highly competitive career development award offers postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to accelerate their transition to independence. The purpose of the award program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators.

UK SRC's Vapor Intrusion Expert Kelly Pennell Featured on Environmental Health Chats Podcast

Aug 28, 2018

Lexington, KY (August 28, 2018)- On July 19, 2018, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' (NIEHS) Partnership for Environmental Public Health (PEPH) released a new podcast featuring UK SRC's Dr. Kelly Pennell, a leading expert in vapor intrusion research.

UK Superfund Scientists Join International Colleagues to Seek Solutions for Environmental Problems

Jun 19, 2018

Lexington, KY (June 19, 2018)- Almost 13 million people die each year from preventable environmental causes. The World Health Organization reports that 25% of all deaths in children under the age of 5 are due to environmental causes.

UK SRC Graduate Trainee Rishabh Shah Wins KC Donnelly Externship Award

Jun 11, 2018

Lexington, KY (June 11, 2018)- Congratulations to UK SRC Graduate Trainee Rishabh Shah, winner of the prestigious K.C. Donnelly Externship Award!

BerryCare Kicks Off at the Boyle County Senior Center

May 9, 2018

Lexington, KY (May 9, 2018)- On April 25, 2018, UK SRC’s Community Engagement Core (CEC) kicked off the BerryCare lesson series by delivering a presentation to approximately 20 seniors at the Boyle County Senior Center.

Graduate Trainee Jessie Hoffman is Dept. of Pharmacology & Nutritional Sciences Student of the Year

Apr 23, 2018

Lexington, KY (April 23, 2018)- UK Superfund Research Center Graduate Trainee Jessie Hoffman was named the Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences 2018 Student of the Year on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The award recognizes Jessie's exceptional achievements and demonstrated student leadership. Jessie is pursuing a PhD in Nutritional Sciences while also working toward becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Dr. Bhattacharyya Wins 2018 Sturgill Award

Apr 23, 2018

Lexington, KY (April 23, 2018)- Congratulations to UK SRC’s Dr. Dibakar Bhattacharyya, winner of the 2018 Sturgill Award! The Sturgill Award is named in honor of William B. Sturgill, who contributed to higher education in Kentucky through his gifts and services. This prestigious award is presented annually to a graduate faculty member for outstanding contributions to UK Graduate education. UK Provost David Blackwell presented the award to Dr. Bhattacharyya at the UK Faculty Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

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