- October 13, 2025: Alexandra Taylor Receives Undergraduate Research Award

We’re excited to share that Alexandra Taylor, an undergraduate researcher in the Sapkota Lab, has been awarded a 2025–2026 Undergraduate Research Fellowship from the University of Kentucky’s Office of Undergraduate Research. Her project, titled “Phenotypic and Genetic Diversity of Native Asteraceae Species on the University of Kentucky Campus: a Living Herbarium,” will explore genetic and morphological variation in native wildflower species found on campus. This project reflects Alexandra’s passion for plant conservation and biodiversity, and we’re thrilled to see her curiosity and dedication recognized through this competitive fellowship. Congratulations, Alexandra! 

- July 1, 2025: We’re Official! 

We’re Official!

As of July 1, 2025, the Sapkota Lab has officially launched at the University of Kentucky! Rooted in the mission of horticultural crop breeding for nutrition, our lab is dedicated to improving the flavor, nutritional value, and overall quality of fruits and vegetables through cutting-edge genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. From berries to brassicas, we’re just getting started—so stay tuned as we build our team, kick off exciting projects, and grow a healthier, tastier future.