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Markey study addresses colorectal cancer disparities in Black communities

Jan 10, 2023, 7:13 AM

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the need for increased outreach and education to reduce colorectal cancer screening disparities in Black communities.

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UK researchers pitch infection, cancer, Alzheimer’s innovations to potential investors

Dec 13, 2022, 7:14 AM

Three University of Kentucky researchers presented their work in November at an academic bioscience showcase in New Orleans called BIO on the BAYOU.

Markey receives American Cancer Society grant to continue faculty research program

Dec 7, 2022, 7:41 AM

The American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (IRG) is intended to help junior faculty establish and advance cancer research programs.

3 innovative ways Markey researchers are taking on tobacco use

Nov 15, 2022, 7:18 AM

Markey Cancer Center researchers Jessica Burris, Melinda Ickes and Shyanika Rose are addressing high rates of tobacco use with innovative studies and tactics.

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College of Health Sciences’ Ming-Yuan Chih featured in ‘I am a UK Innovator’ series

Oct 25, 2022, 7:20 AM

In the final installment of the "I Am A UK Innovator" series Ming-Yuan Chih, Ph.D., describes a mobile health app he developed with his team to help bone marrow transplant patients during their recovery.

BIRCWH grant renewal will continue mentorship for women's health scholars

Oct 19, 2022, 7:02 AM

The Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program has received a five-year grant renewal — making this program over two decades old at the University of Kentucky.

Markey receives Merck Foundation grant to advance equitable cancer care in Kentucky

Oct 7, 2022, 7:10 AM

The Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care is designed to make cancer care more equitable by helping patients living in underserved communities receive timely access to high-quality, culturally responsive care.

UK researchers investigate cancer cluster in Alabama town

Oct 5, 2022, 7:20 AM

An interdisciplinary team of geoscientists and sociologists from UK, the University of Alabama and Auburn University collaborated to learn more about the possible cause behind the high cancer prevalence rates found in a small Alabama town.

Cost of cancer care impacts health of low-income survivors

Sep 28, 2022, 7:17 AM

The cost of cancer treatment negatively impacts the physical and mental health of survivors who are living in poverty, according to a recent study co-authored by Lovoria Williams, Ph.D., Markey Cancer Center’s associate director of Cancer Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Markey study: Betamethasone could improve outcomes for prostate cancer radiation therapy

Aug 12, 2022, 7:17 AM

A new study published by UK Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.

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