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New consortium to advance research on infectious disease prevention, treatment

The Consortium for Understanding and Reducing Infectious Diseases in Kentucky (CURE-KY) will foster multidisciplinary collaborations to address the burden of infectious diseases.

Markey Research Day highlights breadth, depth of cancer research

The 14th annual event showcased the latest advancements in cancer research from UK faculty members, students and staff across these many disciplines.

DanceBlue Clinic tests intervention to reduce financial burden on patients and caregivers

Researchers at the College of Nursing and DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic found that receiving financial and legal navigation services improves financial toxicity and quality of life for patients and caregivers.

Markey’s Kolesar to lead national cancer research consortium

Jill Kolesar was appointed as chair of the steering committee for the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network® (ORIEN), an alliance of 19 cancer centers across the U.S.

Markey researcher awarded $3 million to study new target for melanoma treatment

Jin-Ming Yang was recently awarded a five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to support research focused on improving the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatment for melanoma.

Markey research uncovers potential pathway for breast cancer treatment

A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in PNAS uncovers a critical pathway involved in immune evasion by breast cancer cells.

Markey study shows expanded cancer gene testing feasible, beneficial for patients

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Precision Oncology demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for patients with cancer.

Markey researcher awarded $2.6 million to study new metastatic lung cancer target

A University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to study a newly discovered enzyme linked to lung cancer progression.

Markey study provides clinician guidance on follow-up for ovarian cysts

The findings, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, provide valuable guidance for doctors regarding how long and how often to monitor ovarian cysts.

Markey symposium celebrates remarkable career of researcher Daret St. Clair

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center recently held a research symposium to honor the remarkable career of Daret St. Clair, Ph.D., who is retiring after 32 years of dedicated service.