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Markey research team discovers gut hormone’s role in fatty liver disease

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a mechanism by which a gut hormone contributes to fatty liver disease, offering potential new targets for treating the common condition.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Providing hope to pediatric cancer patients

With NIH support, John D’Orazio combines his research with active clinical practice, treating pediatric patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Markey reaches 10,000 patient milestone in national cancer research network

The UK Markey Cancer Center has enrolled its 10,000th patient in the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) since joining the alliance in 2017.

Markey researchers to present groundbreaking cancer findings at AACR meeting

At the annual gathering of cancer experts, the UK Markey Cancer Center team will present studies with the potential to significantly transform cancer care.

UK researchers develop groundbreaking microscopy technique to study cancer

Researchers at UK have introduced a technique that could revolutionize cancer research by providing an accessible way to study how cancer cells adapt to treatments.

Plant-based coffee yields promising results in Markey ovarian cancer trial

Recent research shows that a commercially available decaffeinated coffee product containing a controlled dose of Artemisia annua may have anti-cancer properties.

UK researchers explore the high incidence of colorectal cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

Researchers focused on analyzing samples from patients diagnosed with colon adenocarcinoma and looking at characteristics that could explain disparities in cancer outcomes in Kentucky.

Markey researchers help discover diet, lung cancer link

Researchers from Markey Cancer Center have found that a “Western diet” increases glycogen levels in the lungs, accelerating tumor growth and worsening patient outcomes.

Markey Cancer Center Research Day Returns May 13, abstracts due March 31

For the 15th year, Markey Cancer Center Research Day will showcase the innovative cancer research taking place across all disciplines at UK.

Registration open: 10th annual Appalachian Research Day set to take place in Corbin

The annual event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia.

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