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.
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.
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.
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.
Lexington, KY (July 15, 2019)- On July 10th and 11th, the University of Kentucky Superfund Research Center (UK SRC) hosted trainees from the
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.
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.
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.
Academic and industry leaders from 30 countries are gathering in Lexington, Kentucky, this week for the 16th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing.
