UK researchers pitch infection, cancer, Alzheimer’s innovations to potential investors

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Three University of Kentucky researchers presented their work in November at an academic bioscience showcase in New Orleans called BIO on the BAYOU. This year’s conference focused on presenting “research the way you want it” to potential collaborators, including investors and corporations. UK’s scientists also gave business pitches in 10-minute slots, with seven minutes…

Poll: Kentuckians are increasingly ‘over’ the pandemic, but the majority are receptive to annual boosters

WUKY | By Josh James A new poll shows more Kentuckians consider the pandemic to be over in the commonwealth. Likewise, an increasing number see getting COVID vaccines as a personal choice rather than a public health responsibility. The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has been tracking Kentuckians’ attitudes toward the pandemic and vaccines since February…