Tuesday, May 20, is a global day of recognition for the researchers, clinicians, staff, learners, and community members who make groundbreaking discoveries a reality through clinical trials.
Hundreds of faculty, staff, and learners at the 91С»Æ³µ are part of multidisciplinary teams running trials that bring forth innovative treatments, expand medical knowledge, and set new standards of care.
Here are eight ways the UK 91С»Æ³µ is contributing to clinical research. (Numbers reflect totals tallied since January 2020 unless otherwise specified.)
- There have been 1,255 UK 91С»Æ³µ clinical trials, with 708 currently active and 309 accepting new participants.
- There have been 29,302 participants enrolled in clinical trials in the 91С»Æ³µ, including those at UK affiliate sites.
- In just fiscal year 2025 alone, there have been 3,400 participants accrued into 233 clinical trials at UK.
- Participants in total trials represent 117 of Kentucky’s 120 counties, including UK affiliate sites.
- Other than Kentucky, participants are from 38 other states.
- UK’s clinical trials span several research areas including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity, neuroscience, and much more.
- 91С»Æ³µ researchers serve as principal investigators for 94% of UK’s 754 currently active clinical trials.
- 225 industry sponsors have partnered with UK researchers to launch 382 clinical trials.
* Information gathered by Carmelinda Richard Shear from the UK Clinical Research Support Office.