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Pediatric Cancer Research Funding Critical to Save Lives

May 23, 2022, 7:13 AM

Childhood cancer rates in Kentucky appear to be higher than the national rates for several cancer types. The UK Markey Cancer Center provides leading care to children in Kentucky, identifying new mechanisms causing these cancers and developing new treatment modalities.

Cancer in Kentucky: Why Research Matters

May 10, 2022, 7:39 AM

This blog is written by B. Mark Evers, M.D., director of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, in recognition of National Cancer Research Month.

Markey Cancer Center Joins Global Network to Advance Precision Oncology Research

Apr 14, 2022, 7:23 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center joins Caris' extensive network of leading cancer institutions committed to utilizing clinical data to advance patient care and outcomes.

Markey Global Cancer Consortium Studies New Option for Diagnosing Lung Cancer

Mar 31, 2022, 7:29 AM

There is evidence that liquid biopsies obtained from a blood sample have the potential to replace tumor biopsies requiring patients to undergo a surgical procedure.

UK Markey Cancer Foundation Funds World’s 1st Distinguished Professorship in Neuroendocrine Tumor Research

Mar 29, 2022, 7:06 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Foundation received a $1 million gift to create the world’s first distinguished professorship in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) research.

‘Research Made Possible’ Podcast: Schoenberg on Community-based Research

Mar 25, 2022, 6:58 AM

In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, Nancy Schoenberg, Ph.D., shares what drives her work on diabetes and cancer in rural communities across Kentucky.

Experts to Be Featured in KET Lung Disease Series

Feb 21, 2022, 7:25 AM

University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare experts will be featured in a three-part series by Kentucky Educational TV (KET) that examines the causes, impact and new developments in the treatment of lung disease in Kentucky.

Historic, Multi-Million Dollar Gift Invests in Expansion of Markey Cancer Center Patient Care

Feb 18, 2022, 6:58 AM

UK HealthCare announced a historic $10 million gift from Central Bank to support expanded patient care at Markey Cancer Center, the largest in UK HealthCare history.

Brainson Lab Developing New Treatment Approaches for Lung Cancer

Feb 9, 2022, 7:15 AM

The laboratory of Christine Brainson is defining new potential therapy options for two molecular subtypes of lung cancer.

Through the Lens: Appalachian Youth Document Cancer in Rural Kentucky

Feb 4, 2022, 8:12 AM

A new photo exhibition encourages 25 high school and UK undergraduates to consider determinants of cancer and visualize the effects that cancer has on their families or communities.

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