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Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day

May 15, 2026, 7:25 AM

More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at UK.

CURE fellowship students

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

May 14, 2026, 7:18 AM

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

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Markey study finds lung cancer screening rates rising but still low

May 7, 2026, 9:57 AM

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.

Xia Liu, Ph.D., and Ka Wing Fong, Ph.D.

2 Markey researchers awarded $1.9 million to study treatment-resistant cancers

Apr 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

Ka Wing Fong and Xia Liu were among 36 Research Scholar Grant recipients named in the American Cancer Society’s spring 2026 grant cycle.

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Markey study finds barriers to hormone therapy for patients with cervical cancer

Apr 15, 2026, 7:15 AM

A Markey Cancer Center study finds most oncologists support hormone therapy for cervical cancer patients after radiation, but barriers limit its use.

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Markey study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap

Mar 20, 2026, 7:17 AM

A new study shows that most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk.

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Markey study shows smoking cessation can become standard cancer care nationwide

Mar 17, 2026, 7:02 AM

A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Jessica Burris, Ph.D., Timothy Mullett, M.D., and Graham Warren, M.D., Ph.D., shows that making smoking cessation assistance a standard part of cancer care is achievable on a national scale and can happen relatively quickly.

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Markey, Barnstable Brown study maps US diabetes-cancer hotspots

Mar 5, 2026, 8:04 AM

A new study from researchers at UK has mapped areas across the U.S. where high rates of diabetes and deaths from diabetes-related cancers overlap.

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$12.5 million gift from Markey Cancer Foundation will support Markey Cancer Center’s mission, priorities

Feb 20, 2026, 8:40 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Foundation has announced a $12.5 million gift to support the priorities of the UK Markey Cancer Center and the UK College of Medicine.

Lisa Mahan and Kristi Martin present a $1.2 million check on a UK basketball court

Bocelli concert proceeds help fund $1.2 million gift for new Markey facility

Feb 18, 2026, 7:40 AM

The Lexington Cancer Foundation presented a $1.2 million gift to the UK Markey Cancer Center, completing the organization’s $5 million commitment to the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building.

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