Alan Daugherty, University of Kentucky (IMAGE) University of Kentucky Caption UK researcher Alan Daugherty received a $5.6 million NIH grant to study thoracic aortic aneurysms. The research program could lead to a treatment for the disease. Credit University of Kentucky Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.