Markey Cancer Center

Markey earns National Pancreas Foundation Center designation for treatment of pancreatic cancer

May 4, 2023, 7:33 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has been recognized by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) as an approved NPF Center of Excellence.

Markey researchers identify promising new target for treatment-resistant prostate cancer

Apr 19, 2023, 7:12 AM

Markey Cancer Center researchers identified a protein that plays an important role in prostate cancer progression as well as resistance to enzalutamide, a common prostate cancer treatment.

Depression linked to lower survival rates in breast cancer patients, Markey study finds

Apr 17, 2023, 7:13 AM

A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study reveals that having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of survival.

Markey biorepository accredited by College of American Pathologists

Apr 14, 2023, 8:22 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Biospecimen and Translational Pathology Shared Resource Facility (BPTP SRF) was awarded accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) based on results of a recent on-site inspection.

Markey study: New program shows promise in reducing financial burden of cancer care

Mar 28, 2023, 7:21 AM

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Oncology Practice found that the use of a financial navigator can significantly reduce financial toxicity for patients with hematologic cancer and their caregivers.

Design Thinking: How UK prepares students for real-world problem solving

Mar 24, 2023, 7:12 AM

A course in the College of Education brings students from different disciplines together to learn to work as a team, think critically, and use creativity to address a very unique and emotional challenge with their community partner, UK’s Markey Cancer Center.

'Behind the Blue': Dr. Emily Marcinkowski (Women in Healthcare)

Mar 23, 2023, 7:35 AM

On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Dr. Emily Marcinkowski (Markey Cancer Center) talks about her drive to be a problem solver, how surgery presents her with tangible problems she can act upon, the importance of greater diversity and patient-based inclusivity in the medical field, and more.

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