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8 faculty and 8 graduate students named Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars

In its inaugural year, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment has made $160,000 in funds available for distribution, with a priority on research support.

Markey study: Molecular tumor boards improve identification of cancer-linked genes

UK Markey Cancer Center’s Molecular Tumor Board identified possible hereditary genetic mutations in 12% of patients with cancer who underwent tumor DNA testing.

MAMMA Alliance supports 4 innovative mobile health projects

The overarching goal of MAMMA is to help researchers successfully integrate mobile technologies into their research methodologies

Markey researchers awarded $6.8 million to help others replicate Kentucky’s lung cancer screening success

A groundbreaking lung cancer screening project co-led by UK's Markey Cancer Center and the University of Colorado Cancer Center is set to expand its reach.

Markey study: Cancer diagnoses still lagging due to COVID-19

The research found that observed cancer incidence rates were 2.7% lower than expected in 2021, following a 9.4% reduction in 2020.

Markey study links ‘forever chemical’ PFOS with colorectal cancer

The research study is the first to show that long-term PFOS exposure can lead to changes in intestinal cells that are linked to the development of cancer.

Cancer Research Priority Area

UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

CURE Summer Fellowship provides undergrads opportunity to enhance research skills

The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

Markey study finds gaps in access to proton beam therapy

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study reveals that many people with cancer in the U.S. do not have equal access to facilities that offer an advanced form of radiation treatment.