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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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Olufunmilola Abraham, Ph.D.
- Pharmacy Practice and Science - Professor, Chair, Pharmacy Practice and Science, US Surgical Endowed Professor
- 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
Research output
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Academic Departments as Microfoundations of Institutional Governance
Riffe, K. A. & Pifer, M. J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: New Directions for Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Accurate Super Spreader Identification With Non-Duplicate Samplers in Data Streams
Wang, H., 2026, In: IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering. 38, 3, p. 1484-1497 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
Open Access
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