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Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day

More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff May 13 for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at the University of Kentucky. The event spanned the full spectrum of cancer science, including prevention, early detection, basic laboratory research, clinical care and survivorship. It also recognized outstanding work by students, postdoctoral fellows and research staff.

My White Oak mobile app helps landowners assess their woods, plan for white oak’s future

A new mobile app is helping landowners determine whether white oak is present in their woodlands and is offers ways to help regenerate and sustain the species.

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research has announced the 11 students selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program.

6 students selected as 2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

Six UK undergraduates have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship, a program that supports student-led projects that advance sustainable practices and community impact through research.

Markey hosts 1st high school cancer career summit

Fifty-six high school students from 28 schools across 24 Kentucky counties recently spent a day at UK, meeting and learning from cancer researchers, physicians and health care professionals.

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

OUR has awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to promoting undergraduate research opportunities at UK.

12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

Eight UK graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

Five UK faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Statewide mental health roundtable strengthens collaboration across Kentucky

Uk's Building Bridges to Farmer Mental Health project is convening a statewide mental health roundtable to strengthen suicide prevention and cross-sector collaboration.

Markey study finds lung cancer screening rates rising but still low

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study found that lung cancer screening rates among eligible U.S. adults have improved in recent years, but fewer than one in four are getting screened annually.

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