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Markey Research Seminars: Jinghui Liu

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.

Markey Research Seminars: Melinda J. Ickes

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.

2025 Markey Cancer Research Day

Markey Cancer Center Research Day is an exciting and informative event that showcases the innovative cancer research projects happening across all disciplines at the University of Kentucky. This single-day event provides a platform for the UK research community to share their work and collaborate with others. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a poster session, attend oral presentations, and hear from experts during the Susan B. Lester and Gilbert H. Friedell, MD, Memorial Lectures.

9th Annual Precision Medicine Symposium

This symposium highlights clinical advances in precision medicine. Oncologists, hematologists, oncology surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, oncology nurses, researchers, clinical research staff, pharmacists, genetic counselors, cancer center administrators and cancer program leaders are encouraged to attend. The Ninth Annual Precision Medicine Symposium is scheduled for Friday, February 28, 2025.  Keynote Speakers: Sanjay Juneja, MD @TheOncDoc

Markey study highlights brain-preserving radiation technique for rare cancer

A recent UK study highlights a radiation therapy technique that could offer hope for patients with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

Markey helps lead development of new Ky. Cancer Action Plan

The latest Kentucky Cancer Action Plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for reducing cancer burden throughout Kentucky by 2030.

Markey research shows success in national smoking assessment program

Jessica Burris led research that shows the success of a national quality improvement program to increase rates of smoking assessment among cancer centers.

UK researchers expand access to radon mitigation in Kentucky with $2.6 million grant

Researchers form multiple organizations at UK and around the commonwealth are working together to learn how best to protect the public from radon exposure.

Markey researchers discover new treatment target for triple-negative breast cancer

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.

Lt. Gov. Coleman highlights cancer education and prevention, Markey programs

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited Albert B. Chandler Hospital to recognize the importance of cancer education and prevention in the Commonwealth and highlight two innovative UK Markey Cancer Center programs.