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Zebrafish research reveals new hope for pediatric cancer

At UK's Markey Cancer Center, Jennifer Blackburn is researching a tiny tropical fish with the hope of impacting the way we treat pediatric cancer.

First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund presents grant for childhood cancer patients at UK

$500,000 was presented to the UK Markey Cancer Foundation for the Care Advancing Treatment Succession (CATS) Financial Assistance Fund for pediatric cancer patients and their families

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.

Markey study identifies molecular pathway that drives advanced prostate cancer

UK researchers have identified a cellular pathway that fuels the progression of aggressive, drug-resistant prostate cancer.

Krystle Kuhs: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Krystle Kuhs, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health in the College of Public Health, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Markey study identifies new target for obesity-related breast cancer

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a protein that could be a promising treatment target for obesity-related breast cancer.

Markey researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment

Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a genetic biomarker that could help identify patients with glioblastoma most likely to benefit from the cancer drug bevacizumab.

Public Health student sets sights on law school to improve rural health

Student John "JT" Maggard aims to improve health in rural communities through a career that combines public health and law.

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