Anika invited to give a talk at the University of Coimbra, Portugal
Drs. Vilma Sardao and Paulo Oliveira invited Anika to visit the Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing and present BHL research on Alzheimer’s disease at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. Established in 1290, the University of Coimbra is one of the oldest universities worldwide and is a World Heritage Site, highlighting its historical role. Vilma and […]
Project on Bisphenols as a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease highlighted in UKNOW
Our NIH R01-funded project on the role of bisphenols as risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease was highlighted in a UKNOW article. Human exposure to bisphenols is inevitable due to their widespread presence in the environment. Bisphenols are used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins and are found in food containers, water bottles, […]
BHL participates in Polar Plunge
The BHL team jumped into ice-cold water in the middle of winter at the Lexington Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Kentucky that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. The BHL team raised $750 for Special Olympics. The tradition goes back to 2011, when the first BHL members participated in the Polar Bear Plunge on […]
Anika “Power of Women” Honoree at UK Women’s Basketball Game
Cheering on the Wildcats to victory, Anika was recognized as the “Power of Women” at the UK Women’s Basketball game at Rupp Arena. The University of Kentucky women’s basketball program has honored female leaders in the Lexington area with the “Power of Women” award since 2018. The commemorative basketball has now its home in Anika’s […]