What the Hayes Lab offers
The Hayes Laboratory is committed to the professional development and wellbeing of all its members.
An active, funded research portfolio
Engagement with a rich, actively growing portfolio of NIH- and foundation-funded research projects spanning neuroepidemiology, blood-based biomarkers, multi-omics, and population health.
Exceptional data resources
Access to some of the most deeply phenotyped and well-characterized cohort datasets in ADRD research, including autopsy-confirmed neuropathology, longitudinal plasma biomarkers, neuroimaging, and comprehensive cognitive and functional assessments.
A collaborative lab culture
A collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and equitable lab environment that values team science and actively invests in each member’s career development.
Publication opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to high-impact peer-reviewed publications as a co-author or first author, supporting the development of a strong scientific publication record.
Grant development experience
Active involvement in grant development, including opportunities to co-develop portions of future NIH R-series and foundation applications. Trainees will have expectations to seek out training grants and fellowship opportunities.
Mentorship beyond the lab
Mentorship and career support from Dr. Hayes and from the broader scientific community at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the Department of Neuroscience, along with collaborators across centers and departments at the University of Kentucky.
