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Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day

More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff May 13 for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at the University of Kentucky. The event spanned the full spectrum of cancer science, including prevention, early detection, basic laboratory research, clinical care and survivorship. It also recognized outstanding work by students, postdoctoral fellows and research staff.

12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

Eight UK graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

12 students selected as 1st cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars

The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment at UK selected 12 students for the inaugural cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars conducting research in environment and sustainability.

UK students, alumni earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Twelve UK students and recent graduates have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

Cancer research extends beyond the lab for public health student

Public health student, Subin Kim, bridges cancer research and advocacy, showing how science, policy and public health work together beyond the lab.

CRRJ-KY, Appalachian Center announce research partnership

Civil Rights and Restorative Justice-Kentucky Legal Clinic and the Appalachian Center at UK have entered a partnership to research the history and legal outcomes of the 1919 racial removal in Corbin, KY.

Record crowd, standout talks mark GradResearch Live! 2025

The annual event, held Nov. 5, featured short research presentations from graduate students representing programs across the university.

CHET 2025 Doctoral Student Pilot Grants announced

UK's Center for Health, Engagement and Transformation awarded pilot funding to three doctoral students to support research projects focused on improving the health of a population of high need.

College of Medicine Health Disparities Research Training Fellowship announces 2026 fellows

Two UK College of Medicine students, Carlie Arlinghaus and Riya Patel, have been chosen for the Health Disparities Research Training Fellowship.

UK Appalachian Center announces 2026 funding opportunities for students, faculty

Applications are now open for funding opportunities offered by the UK Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies program. These opportunities are open to any student participating in research in the Appalachian region.

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