Phone App

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are taking an innovative approach to help a high-risk population by using easily accessible technology: an app on a smartphone. Carolyn Lauckner, Ph.D., an assistant professor in behavioral sciences in the College of Medicine, is leading a study to better understand the link between HIV and alcohol use in young adult sexual minority men and transgender (SMMT) individuals aged 18-34, with the goal to reduce HIV risk behaviors. She recently talked about the study in depth with Dr. Greg.

People who want to report a crime, access forms and submit confidential tips may now do so through a mobile app for Kentucky State Police. But police say…