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Organization profile
Organization profile
UNITE was established to bring together groups of investigators, trainees, colleges, and research groups with a focus on impactful research. The overall goal of the UNITE Research Priority Area is to elevate research at the University of Kentucky by leveraging existing strengths and forging new relationships.
The UNITE RPA finds it critical to develop, engage, and promote research to impact change. UNITE also seeks to foster mutually beneficial relationships between the university, faculty researchers, and other communities. The UNITE RPA is committed to designing and supporting research-focused programs that engage communities, students, and faculty.
MISSION
The UNITE RPA is designed to support research and scholarship that:
- Develops innovative solutions and establishes best practices focused on recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students.
- Focuses on disparities and social justice that will result in impactful scholarly outputs and extramural funding for sustainability.
CORE VALUES
The UNITE Research Priority Area is governed by the following core values:
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Collaboration and collegiality
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Excellence and innovation
For more information contact Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Associate Vice President for Research (Email: [email protected])
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Olufunmilola Abraham, Ph.D.
- Pharmacy Practice and Science - Professor, Chair, Pharmacy Practice and Science
- Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program - Member
- Markey Cancer Center / Cancer Research Priority Initiative - Member
- UNITE Research Priority Area
Person
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Kera B Ackerman, Ph.D.
- Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education - Associate Professor
- UNITE Research Priority Area
Person
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Cataloging Jim Crow Laws in Kentucky: Using machine learning to list Jim Crow laws in the Bluegrass
Brown, N. (PI)
University of Kentucky UNITE Research Priority Area
8/15/25 → 8/14/26
Project: Research project
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Evaluation and Replication of a Comprehensive Tier 2 System: Equipping Schools to Provide Alternatives to Suspensions
Samudre, M. (PI)
University of Kentucky UNITE Research Priority Area
7/1/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Documenting Racial Violence in Kentucky, 1880-1955- OVPR Curate Program
Brown, N. (PI)
University of Kentucky’s Office of the Vice President for Research
5/1/25 → 4/30/26
Project: Other project
Research output
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A course correction? The correlation between GFSI-recognized certifications and Salmonella in raw chicken products
Lim, K. H., Hu, L., Zheng, Y. & Ollinger, M., Mar 2026, In: Food Control. 181, 111727.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cigarette and cannabis use and co-use among U.S. adults: An examination of prevalence and trends during 2015–2023
Constantin, J. & Jayawardhana, J., Jan 2026, In: Addictive Behaviors. 172, 108521.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Establishing a public health surveillance system for the opioid crisis: The experience of the HEALing Communities Study
Freisthler, B., Feaster, D. J., Knott, C., LaRochelle, M., McCarthy, J., Slavova, S., Walsh, S. & Villani, J., Feb 2026, In: Journal of substance use and addiction treatment. 181, 209832.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Prizes
Activities
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Keeping up with health care reform changes in Kentucky
Edward, J. (Speaker)
Sep 1 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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O Conhecimento de Gestantes Sobre o Aletamento Materno
Dorneles, A. L. (Speaker), Gomez, A. L. (Speaker), Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Ramalho, C. N. (Speaker), Da Silva, L. R. (Speaker), Machado, M. E. (Speaker) & Christoffel, M. M. (Speaker)
Jul 1 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Cultural Influences on Breastfeeding in Kentucky
Linares, A. M. (Speaker)
Apr 1 2013Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk