Markey Cancer Center

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

Apr 2, 2025, 7:24 AM

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

Mar 31, 2025, 7:31 AM

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

Mar 28, 2025, 7:23 AM

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

Markey clinical trials offer ‘latest and greatest’ cancer treatments

Feb 25, 2025, 7:26 AM

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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UK research team develops new compound with cancer-fighting properties

Feb 24, 2025, 7:33 AM

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.

Markey study sets benchmark for treatment of advanced cervical cancer

Feb 14, 2025, 7:12 AM

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

Markey study highlights new target, potential therapy for treatment-resistant cancers

Jan 30, 2025, 7:20 AM

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

Markey to launch summer science program for deaf high school students

Jan 23, 2025, 7:20 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center has been selected as one of five cancer centers nationwide to participate in an innovative program that introduces deaf high school students to careers in cancer research and health care.

Markey’s Vanderford named AACE Fellow

Jan 22, 2025, 7:39 AM

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.

Markey Research Seminars: Lorna McNeill

Apr 23, 2025, 12:00 – 12:50 PM

The UK Markey Cancer Center sponsors the Markey Research Seminar, a weekly, continuing-education series, on Wednesdays from Noon–12:50 p.m. Open to all, these sessions welcome internal and external cancer researchers who share their expertise and highlight their work and research. University of Kentucky community members can sign up to receive notices of upcoming speakers and lecture titles by contacting Assistant Director for Research Administration Danielle Story, MBA, and requesting to be added to the Markey Interest listserv.

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