Research Office of Research Operations

Our faculty are a cornerstone of research excellence in the College of Pharmacy. This exceptional team of faculty educators, scholars and colleagues fuels the research engine and drives innovation.

Our students are the next generation of research excellence in the College of Pharmacy. This diverse team of scholars provide a fresh perspective and new approaches as fundamental drivers of research creativity.

Hend Mansoor, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, has been elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), conferred by the Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR).

Faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy are prominently represented among the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers, according to a database compiled by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier. The annual list recognizes researchers whose scholarly publications ranked among the most cited globally for 2024, reflecting the significant impact of their work across disciplines. Citations are one measure of research influence, signaling that published findings are shaping ongoing discovery and innovation worldwide.

The Office of Research Operations provides mentorship, expertise, pilot funding and support to streamline grant application preparation, submission and post-award compliance. A fundamental goal of the ORO Catalysts Domain is to increase the competitiveness of extramural grant and contract applications from the college.

The Office of Research Operations supports innovative platforms and programs to advance research education and outreach at the campus level and throughout the Commonwealth. A primary objective of the ORO Research Engagement Domain is to facilitate translation of research to real world impact.

The Office of Research Operations supports state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, strategic centers and research cores to facilitate research and entrepreurial activities. A primary goal of the ORO Cornerstones Domain is to ensure our students, staff and faculty have access to the key equipment, space and resources necessary to drive their cutting edge research programs.