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Markey’s ACTION program expands its reach with latest student cohorts

UK Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology has now engaged 155 students from 40 of the 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties.

Record new awards reflect research to advance Kentucky

UK investigators received $488.4 million in extramural grants and contracts to support their research in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a 1.9% increase from FY 23.

Markey researcher to investigate key drivers of lung cancer metastasis

Markey Cancer Center researcher Guan-Yu Xiao has received a three-year $747,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to study how lung cancer metastasizes.

Markey physician co-authors study on value of cancer survivorship care standards

A new survey study of cancer care facilities accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer indicates that having survivorship standards in place helps centers provide services that meet the distinct needs of cancer survivors.

UK study reveals concerning decline in cervical cancer screenings

New UK research reveals concerning declines in cervical cancer screening rates among women in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK showcases community-based, health-focused research during NIH delegation visit

UK Research welcomed Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., the NIH director, to the Healthy Kentucky Research Building — a space dedicated to enabling multidisciplinary teams to find solutions to reduce the health disparities greatly impacting Kentucky.

Markey physicians, scientists share latest findings at ASCO

Markey physicians and scientists shared their latest findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago May 31 to June 4.

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.