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New Study Discovers "Killer Peptide" That Helps Eliminate Resistant Cancer Cells

A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers shows that when therapy-sensitive cancer cells die, they release a "killer peptide" that can eliminate therapy-resistant cells.

John van Nagell Shares the Legacy of the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program

John R. van Nagell, Jr. has worked with countless patients, faculty and students, but his lasting legacy will likely be the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program at the Markey Cancer Center.

Ovarian Cancer Screening with John R. van Nagell, Jr.

Dr. John van Nagell spent his career at UK diagnosing and treating patients, and mentoring and teaching young doctors, but his lasting legacy will likely be his research.

Proposed Clinical Trial Could Change the Game for Deadly Type of Breast Cancer

A newly proposed clinical trial could change how deadly triple-negative breast cancer is treated.

Markey's D'Orazio Receives Funding to Further Skin Cancer Research

John D'Orazio studies hormonal pathways that protect the skin from sun damage and repair DNA.

The Kentucky Research Registry and Specimen Bank: Investigator Q&A

UK's Research Registry and Biospecimen Bank allows patients to donate blood or tissue for research use.

The Kentucky Research Registry and Specimen Bank: Patient Q&A

UK's Research Registry and Biospecimen Bank allows patients to donate blood or tissue for research use.

Study Finds Potential New Drug Target for Lung Cancer

A new metabolomics study suggests targeting a key enzyme may lead to novel drug development for lung cancer.

Tracing Lung Cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

Dr. Susanne Arnold is studying potential environmental reasons for high lung cancer rates in Eastern KY.

Markey Cancer Center Receives NCI Designation

In July 2013, Markey Cancer Center joined an elite group of centers with NCI Designation.