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New study approach gives Appalachian communities a stronger voice in tobacco regulations

A new research model developed by UK’s Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team shows strong early success in engaging rural Appalachian adults in tobacco research.

Mary Kay Rayens: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Mary Kay Rayens, a professor and a biostatistician in the UK College of Nursing, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

UK economists point to livestock strength, row crop strain in 2026

Strong cattle, poultry and horse sales dominated for much of 2025, leading economists to predict Kentucky agricultural sales will be $8.3 billion for the year.

Markey ACTION students give voice to Appalachian cancer crisis in latest book

A new book by students in Markey’s ACTION program shares their perspectives on Appalachia’s cancer crisis through fictional stories and poems.

Smoking status should influence lung cancer staging, new study shows

The UK Markey Cancer Center’s Graham Warren and international collaborators led a groundbreaking study that could change the way lung cancer is diagnosed and treated.

Markey networks bring latest clinical trials home to patients

Cancer patient Debra Kantosky was offered the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial to determine if allowing patients to choose their own tobacco cessation treatment and level of coaching helps them quit.

UK health promotion doctoral student receives 21st Century Student Scholarship

UK doctoral student Raphael Adesiyan has been recognized by the Society of Public Health Education for his commitment to advancing health.

2025 Wyatt Symposium to focus on moving research to policy

The event on April 22 will bring together universities and agencies from across the state to honor achievements in environmental public health and the impact for Kentucky. 

Inaugural Kentucky Health Policy Conference focused on substance use disorder

The April 2 conference, hosted by the UK College of Nursing’s Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments, brought together health advocates from across Kentucky.

Registration open: 10th annual Appalachian Research Day set to take place in Corbin

The annual event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia.

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