Research Priority Areas

Gill Foundation honors researchers for excellence in cardiovascular research and medicine

Apr 3, 2023, 7:22 AM

The Gill Awards, given each year through the generous support of the Gill Foundation of Texas, honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine, both through research and clinical care.

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.

Women Making History: UK researcher champions cultural understanding in health care

Mar 22, 2023, 7:17 AM

Julie Plasencia, Ph.D., began her career studying Type 2 diabetes. Her research interests have expanded to diet-related health disparities in low-resource communities and how culture influences dietary behaviors in Latino communities.

KIPRC-developed treatment locator expands to Tennessee, more states interested

Mar 16, 2023, 7:47 AM

FindHelpNow is a near-real-time substance use disorder treatment locator created by the University of Kentucky College of Public Health’s Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC).

Collaboration turns the tide on Kentucky’s colorectal cancer rates

Mar 16, 2023, 7:18 AM

Since 2002, colorectal cancer screenings have doubled in Kentucky, which has led to a more than 30% decrease in incidence and mortality rates.

Women Making History: UK researcher uses computational science to solve Kentucky’s health challenges

Mar 15, 2023, 7:04 AM

Sally Ellingson, Ph.D. is an assistant professor at the Institute for Biomedical Informatics and also works with the Cancer Research Informatics Shared Resource Facility at the Markey Cancer Center.

48th Annual Naff Symposium: Oxidative Stress in Neurodegeneration: Focus on Alzheimer Disease

Apr 21, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

48th Annual Naff Symposium 04/21/2023 - 08:00 am - 04/21/2023 - 04:30 pm W.T. Young Library Auditorium Agenda, featured speakers and more information here.

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Women Making History: UK researcher helps caregivers navigate Alzheimer's challenges

Mar 1, 2023, 7:09 AM

Throughout March, UK is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research and impacting the lives of Kentuckians. For Allison Gibson, Ph.D., her passion is helping some of the most vulnerable Kentuckians.

Rare Disease Day spotlight: A new approach to studying Moyamoya syndrome

Feb 28, 2023, 7:15 AM

Jill Roberts, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a researcher who studies Moyamoya syndrome, which causes the internal carotid arteries in the brain to become narrow or blocked.

Markey study shows potential for new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatment

Feb 24, 2023, 7:13 AM

A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study suggests a new radiopharmaceutical compound may be a viable treatment option for patients with advanced cervical cancer.

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