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Markey research shows success in national smoking assessment program

Jessica Burris led research that shows the success of a national quality improvement program to increase rates of smoking assessment among cancer centers.

UK researchers expand access to radon mitigation in Kentucky with $2.6 million grant

Researchers form multiple organizations at UK and around the commonwealth are working together to learn how best to protect the public from radon exposure.

Markey researchers discover new treatment target for triple-negative breast cancer

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.

Lt. Gov. Coleman highlights cancer education and prevention, Markey programs

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited Albert B. Chandler Hospital to recognize the importance of cancer education and prevention in the Commonwealth and highlight two innovative UK Markey Cancer Center programs.

Markey forges global alliance for cancer research

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Global Cancer Consortium is an innovative partnership that's transforming cancer research and care across borders.

8 faculty and 8 graduate students named Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars

In its inaugural year, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment has made $160,000 in funds available for distribution, with a priority on research support.

Markey study: Molecular tumor boards improve identification of cancer-linked genes

UK Markey Cancer Center’s Molecular Tumor Board identified possible hereditary genetic mutations in 12% of patients with cancer who underwent tumor DNA testing.

MAMMA Alliance supports 4 innovative mobile health projects

The overarching goal of MAMMA is to help researchers successfully integrate mobile technologies into their research methodologies

Markey researchers awarded $6.8 million to help others replicate Kentucky’s lung cancer screening success

A groundbreaking lung cancer screening project co-led by UK's Markey Cancer Center and the University of Colorado Cancer Center is set to expand its reach.

Markey study: Cancer diagnoses still lagging due to COVID-19

The research found that observed cancer incidence rates were 2.7% lower than expected in 2021, following a 9.4% reduction in 2020.

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