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UK Researchers Seek to Identify Ways to Relieve Post-Chemotherapy Cognitive Impairment

Many cancer survivors experience devastating cognitive impairment following chemotherapy. Researchers at UK are trying to identify strategies to relieve these symptoms.

UK-Authored Study Confirms Pelvic Radiation as Standard of Care for High-Risk, Early Stage Endometrial Cancer

In a new phase III trial report, recurrence and survival rates for women with stage I-II high-risk endometrial cancer were not superior following vaginal cuff brachytherapy & chemotherapy when compared with pelvic radiation therapy.

Kip Guy on Expecting the Unexpected

Kip Guy, Pharmacy Dean, is discovering and developing new drugs for neglected diseases.

New Study Discovers "Killer Peptide" That Helps Eliminate Resistant Cancer Cells

A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers shows that when therapy-sensitive cancer cells die, they release a "killer peptide" that can eliminate therapy-resistant cells.

Under Construction: A New Resource to Target Health Disparities

Research Building 2 (RB2) is a precious resource and a vehicle for UK to reduce the health disparities that most impact Kentucky.

UK Awarded $11.2 Million Grant to Launch New Center for Cancer and Metabolism

UK announces $11.2 million NIH grant for cancer and metabolism center that supports research by junior faculty.

John van Nagell Shares the Legacy of the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program

John R. van Nagell, Jr. has worked with countless patients, faculty and students, but his lasting legacy will likely be the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program at the Markey Cancer Center.

Ovarian Cancer Screening with John R. van Nagell, Jr.

Dr. John van Nagell spent his career at UK diagnosing and treating patients, and mentoring and teaching young doctors, but his lasting legacy will likely be his research.

Proposed Clinical Trial Could Change the Game for Deadly Type of Breast Cancer

A newly proposed clinical trial could change how deadly triple-negative breast cancer is treated.

Alternative Splicing of RNA Shows Potential as Drug Target for Obesity, Cancer

Stamm's work shows the function of snoRNAs in regulating alternative splicing.

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