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Krystle Kuhs

Krystle Kuhs: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Jul 29, 2025, 7:14 AM

Krystle Kuhs, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health in the College of Public Health, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Markey researcher Ren Xu, Ph.D.

Markey study identifies new target for obesity-related breast cancer

Jul 29, 2025, 7:12 AM

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a protein that could be a promising treatment target for obesity-related breast cancer.

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering Sign

UK biomedical engineering researchers are editor’s pick

Jul 11, 2025, 12:56 PM

A team of researchers from UK’s Pigman College of Engineering was selected as an editor’s pick for the July issue of Biomedical Optics Express.

Members of UK Markey Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board.

Markey’s Community Advisory Board advocates for research advances

May 30, 2025, 7:09 AM

The CAB meets regularly throughout the year to offer input on the Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment, Markey’s strategic plan, research priorities and outreach activities.

ASCO

Markey researchers present findings at world’s largest oncology meeting

May 29, 2025, 7:04 AM

Physicians and scientists from the UK Markey Cancer Center will share their latest research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago from May 30 to June 3.

From left, David Higdon, with his children Luke and Ashley, and wife Tonya, enjoys a family trip to Scotland

Ky. attorney defies brain cancer odds through Markey clinical trial

May 15, 2025, 7:26 AM

Following surgery to remove a tumor from his brain, David Higdon was offered the opportunity to participate in an NIH-funded clinical trial.

Mark Evers outside a lab at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building

Research Advancing Kentucky: Propelling the science behind cancer care

May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky play an important role in advancing the health, well-being and future of our Commonwealth.   Much of that work is done with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That support allows our researchers to find answers to many of the critical health issues facing Kentuckians.  

3D rendering of neurotensin neurotransmitter peptide molecule

Markey research team discovers gut hormone’s role in fatty liver disease

Apr 28, 2025, 3:13 PM

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a mechanism by which a gut hormone contributes to fatty liver disease, offering potential new targets for treating the common condition.

John D’Orazio

Research Advancing Kentucky: Providing hope to pediatric cancer patients

Apr 28, 2025, 6:33 AM

With NIH support, John D’Orazio combines his research with active clinical practice, treating pediatric patients with cancer and blood disorders.

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Markey reaches 10,000 patient milestone in national cancer research network

Apr 22, 2025, 6:24 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center has enrolled its 10,000th patient in the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) since joining the alliance in 2017.

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