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Faculty receive UL1 Pilot Award, address gaps in postpartum care for women with gestational diabetes
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dr. Aubrey Jones, an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW), has been awarded the UL1 Pilot Award to lead a collaborative
Social Work’s Abigail Latimer and Lynden Bond selected as UK ASCEND Scholars
The two-year professional development program offers comprehensive training in community-engaged research.
Dr. Laneshia Conner receives supplemental NIH funding, advances HIV prevention research
Dr. Conner’s NIH funded research on HIV prevention for older Black women focuses on behavioral factors and interventions through the Woman-2-Woman program.
University of Kentucky College of Social Work to Attend Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference
Highlights include discussions on barriers in serious illness care for unhoused older adults, education and training for Sport Social Workers, and exploring healthcare providers’ attitudes toward medications for opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
Student Research Shines at Council’s 70th Annual Program Meeting
“Attending the CSWE Annual Program Meeting for the first time was an inspiring experience. The wealth of knowledge shared reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in social work.”
Research on post-traumatic growth in soldiers earns Army-MSW student high honors
“My guiding philosophy is this: orchestrate hope with people to honor our freedoms to be unique so that together we can live in positive harmony.” – Chance Miller
Recognizing space as a HIV risk factor for older adults
In the United States, approximately 1.2 million people are living with HIV. This critical study gives gerontologists a rare examination of risk at both individual and regional levels among older adults.
UK Researchers advance inclusive neonatal care for LGBTQ+ families
“Every family, regardless of their structure, deserves the highest standard of care, and our work is a step towards achieving that goal.”
Social Work Faculty Advances Research on Digital Postpartum Support Systems
Discover how online support groups are transforming postpartum care for new mothers in Dr. Aubrey Jones’ latest study from the University of Kentucky.
National Foster Care Month: CoSW Professor works to increase positive youth outcomes in the child welfare systems
Working with the Foster Parent Mentor Program, Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett is focused on improving retention for foster parents to mitigate turnover and decrease the amount of placement disruptions for youth.
“Over the Hills and Through the Hollers”: Faculty Research Aids Appalachian Recovery Programs
Lexington, KY (May 21st, 2024) – In the heart of Appalachia, a culturally rich region hard-hit by the opioid epidemic, the Kentucky Access to Recovery Program (KATR) is making significant
UK researchers secure grant to enhance understanding, improve child welfare systems
Two researchers at the University of Kentucky are using their experience and expertise to conduct an innovative study aimed at improving the child welfare system and supporting families across the Commonwealth.