Research Priorities - Cancer
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  • Feb 25 2025

During a recent roundtable discussion, Zhonglin Hao and Eddy Yang shared the importance of clinical trials and how they play a significant role in changing how providers approach cancer care.

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  • Feb 24 2025

The study, led by UK Markey Cancer Center researcher Samuel Awuah, showed that the gold compounds could kill cancer cells by disrupting their energy production.

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  • Feb 14 2025

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study provides important insights for future clinical trials in treating advanced cervical cancer.

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  • Jan 30 2025

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new way to combat therapy-resistant cancers by targeting a specific protein modification, according to a new study

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  • Jan 22 2025

UK Markey Cancer Center researcher Nathan Vanderford has been named a fellow of the American Association for Cancer Education (AACE), joining an elite group of cancer education leaders.

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  • Dec 16 2024

A recent UK study highlights a radiation therapy technique that could offer hope for patients with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

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  • Dec 9 2024

Researchers at UK are exploring new ways to use nanoparticles in combination with other materials as an innovative approach to cancer therapy.

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  • Dec 3 2024

The latest Kentucky Cancer Action Plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for reducing cancer burden throughout Kentucky by 2030.

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  • Nov 20 2024

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

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  • Nov 13 2024

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