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Markey Cancer Center attains NCI's highest status as a Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sep 15, 2023, 7:12 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today that it has earned a National Cancer Institute “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest level of recognition awarded by the NCI.

Inherited Cancers in Children and Young Adults: Communities and Researchers Working Together

Sep 23, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

In Kentucky, roughly one in every ten young cancer patients has inherited a genetic reason to put them at an increased cancer risk. These young patients, their families and their caregivers have physical, emotional and financial needs that differ from others whose lives are upended by a cancer diagnosis. At the UK Markey Cancer Center, we understand many things about cancer, and we're learning more every day - from people just like you.

Markey study examines Kentucky cancer survivors’ increased risk of cancer incidence

Aug 22, 2023, 7:16 AM

While cancer survivors have an increased risk of developing cancer in the future, that risk is notably higher in Kentucky and Appalachian Kentucky, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study.

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Tiny antibodies hold big promise for cancer treatment

Aug 10, 2023, 7:17 AM

Using antibodies derived from alpacas, a University of Kentucky research team has developed a tool that could lead to new therapies to stop the growth of several types of cancer.

Markey researcher named Cancer Moonshot Scholar

Aug 7, 2023, 7:16 AM

The inaugural cohort of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Scholars includes University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Laurie McLouth, Ph.D.

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Markey's Xu awarded $2 million to study role of platelets in cancer growth

Aug 2, 2023, 7:10 AM

Markey researcher Ren Xu, Ph.D., received a $2 million grant from the NCI to support his research on the role of platelets in cancer metastasis.

Study: Existing drug shows promise treating most prevalent type of lung cancer

Jul 19, 2023, 7:31 AM

A Markey Cancer Center research team identified an existing cancer drug that shows promise as a treatment for the most common type of non-small cell lung cancer.

Markey study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky

Jun 16, 2023, 7:17 AM

A recent study published in The Journal of Rural Health sheds light on Appalachian Kentucky’s alarming cancer burden, revealing striking disparities compared to non-Appalachian Kentucky and the rest of the country.

Markey's NCI designation: A decade of impact on cancer research

May 25, 2023, 6:49 AM

Over the past decade, Markey's prestigious National Cancer Institute designation, combined with the research opportunities it provides, has been a catalyst for growth.

Innovation in cancer research showcased at Markey Research Day

May 16, 2023, 7:21 AM

Markey Research Day is an opportunity for researchers who study any aspect of cancer to share their work and receive feedback from colleagues across campus.

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