Louis received PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Louis successfully defended his PhD research entitled “Inhibiting PI3K/Akt to Enhance Brain Uptake of Anticancer Agents in Glioblastoma.” Louis joined the BHL in 2019 as an MD/PhD student studying the overexpression of drug-efflux pumps in glioblastoma and the development of a novel therapeutic strategy to increase brain uptake of anticancer drugs. Louis will now continue finishing his MD in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. Congratulations, Louis!

Recent Posts

Brayden featured in UKNow for CURE Fellowship

UKNow recently featured Brayden’s selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program. As part of the fellowship, Brayden will conduct summer research in the BHL and present his work at the Summer Research Symposium on August 25. You can read the full story HERE.

May 22, 2026

Valerie awarded the Lyman T. Johnson Fellowship

Valerie has been selected for the University of Kentucky Graduate School Lyman T. Johnson Fellowship. This fellowship was named in honor of Lyman T. Johnson and recognizes incoming graduate students and supports their graduate training. The award reflects Valerie’s strong academic record and potential for impactful scholarship. Congratulations, Valerie!

April 30, 2026

BHL at Wonders of Pharmacy

BHL lab members participated in the Wonders of Pharmacy event in the College of Pharmacy, where they interacted with local middle and high school students and introduced them to research related to brain health and the blood-brain barrier. Through hands-on activities and discussions, the event provided students with an opportunity

April 25, 2026