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Krystle Kuhs

Krystle Kuhs: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Jul 29, 2025, 7:14 AM

Krystle Kuhs, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health in the College of Public Health, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Markey researcher Ren Xu, Ph.D.

Markey study identifies new target for obesity-related breast cancer

Jul 29, 2025, 7:12 AM

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a protein that could be a promising treatment target for obesity-related breast cancer.

Markey researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment

Markey researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment

Jul 25, 2025, 7:01 AM

Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a genetic biomarker that could help identify patients with glioblastoma most likely to benefit from the cancer drug bevacizumab.

Public health student John “JT” Maggard-StatonPublic health student John “JT” Maggard-StatonPublic health student John “JT” Maggard-StatonPublic health student John “JT” Maggard-Staton

Public Health student sets sights on law school to improve rural health

Jul 14, 2025, 6:49 AM

Student John "JT" Maggard aims to improve health in rural communities through a career that combines public health and law.

Weisi Yan

Markey researcher showcases immunology-driven radiation therapy at major international conference

Jul 11, 2025, 7:16 AM

Weisi Yan presented his work on immunology-driven radiation oncology at the International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology in Vienna, Austria.

Mark Evers outside a lab at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building
Mark Evers, MD, FACS
Associate Vice President for Research for Oncology Research and Strategic Development
Email
mark.evers@uky.edu
Members of UK Markey Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board.

Markey’s Community Advisory Board advocates for research advances

May 30, 2025, 7:09 AM

The CAB meets regularly throughout the year to offer input on the Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment, Markey’s strategic plan, research priorities and outreach activities.

ASCO

Markey researchers present findings at world’s largest oncology meeting

May 29, 2025, 7:04 AM

Physicians and scientists from the UK Markey Cancer Center will share their latest research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago from May 30 to June 3.

Research nurse Heather Heath with Jenn and Tyrome Highfield inside the Precision Medicine Clinic at Markey Cancer Center.

Clinical trials make discovery happen at UK

May 20, 2025, 7:20 AM

At the University of Kentucky, clinical trials are essential to providing the most advanced care to our patients and communities.

attendees looking at a poster during Markey Research Day

Innovation in cancer research highlighted at 15th annual Markey Research Day

May 15, 2025, 7:48 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center’s 15th annual Research Day brought together researchers, clinicians, staff and students to celebrate the center’s scientific accomplishments and spotlight ongoing cancer research.

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