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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.

‘I am a UK Innovator’: College of Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Awuah

Samuel Awuah, associate chemistry professor at UK, is developing gold-based compounds to be used in the treatment of diseases such as ulcerative colitis, traumatic brain injury and various forms of cancer.

UK’s Loka Ashwood awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ for groundbreaking work in rural communities, environmental justice

One of 22 fellows recognized this year, Ashwood's groundbreaking work in rural communities received seed funding from the Energy Research Priority Area.

$2.2 million HRSA grant to advance CHS PA program’s work in Appalachia

The grant will fund a program titled "A Healthier Appalachia through PA training in Primary Care in Mental and Behavioral Health"

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.

‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

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

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