UKY Department of Neuroscience

06/06/2025

Dr. Bradley's video on the impact of federal support.

Meet Dr. Luke Bradley. His NIH-fueled research works to protecting brain cells in diseases like Parkinson’s.

07/10/2023

at work!

A new program beginning this fall at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine will provide opportunities for recent college graduates interested in research, who may not have had the resources to pursue it.

02/28/2023

Congratulations to Lordina Mensah mentee of Department of Neuroscience faculty member, Dr. Luke Bradley, and part of START - STEM Through Authentic Research and Training

Lordina Mensah is UK's first student to be accepted into the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship.

07/25/2022

NEUROSCIENCE AT WORK!

It was a joy this morning to help cut a ribbon to officially open the new Sanders-Brown Memory Clinic, joining the incredible Virginia Bell and Dr. Linda Van Eldik, Director of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Both are recognized around the world for their expertise in treatment and care of Alzheimer's and related disorders. It’s great being Mayor of the city that is home to the University of Kentucky! Because Sanders-Brown calls Lexington home, our residents benefit from the best of the best care, and the latest treatments, including this new clinic - an accessible one-stop shop for memory care and support.

07/11/2022

UK's START Program Offers High Schoolers STEM Education, Experience
https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/neuroscience/news/uks-start-program-offers-high-schoolers-stem-2022-05-26t08-55-36

07/11/2022

Dr. Gerhardt Recognized with Professorship for Parkinson’s Disease Research https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/neuroscience/news/dr-gerhardt-recognized-professorship-parkinsons-2022-06-13t10-11-01

03/07/2022

Our START Program (https://START.uky.edu) is a partner with Space Tango to build a sustainable pipeline of students from underrepresented P-12 populations into STEM disciplines and college.

STEM occupational demand continues to increase, yet many students lack key experiences and road maps to consider a career in STEM. First generation, female, disabled, and students of color remain underrepresented in the STEM community. Their successful engagement ensures quality STEM higher educatio...

03/07/2022

Opportunity to attend a virtual conference, organized by Space Tango (in Lexington), on Women in Space for their Commercial Space Summit. This meeting is free to attend. I encourage you to check it out! https://spacetango.com/latest/space-tango-celebrates-women-in-space-with-virtual-summit/ (Links to an external site.)

Celebrate Women's History Month and join Space Tango for a free, virtual Commercial Space Summit featuring women in aerospace!

02/11/2022

UKY Department of Neuroscience Faculty Members Drs. Ramon Sun and Josh Morganti.

“Excited to be part of the family and equally excited to be working with my long-term friends . The three musketeers going strong!! https://t.co/55FmRsFUde”

02/11/2022

Sharing valuable resources and events from the university this Spring 2022 semester:

“Sharing valuable resources and events from the university this Spring 2022 semester:”

02/08/2022

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SAVE THE DATE!

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2022 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo!

The Summer Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduates to the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities.

More info: https://our.uky.edu/expo

❗️Colleges & Programs with Summer Research Opportunities
Reserve a table today ➡ https://tinyurl.com/Summer22Expo

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02/08/2022

Grad, Former Refugee Shows What’s Possible at UK
https://neuroscience.med.uky.edu/news/grad-former-refugee-shows-what%E2%80%99s-possible-uk