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UK Markey Cancer Foundation Funds World’s 1st Distinguished Professorship in Neuroendocrine Tumor Research

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Foundation received a $1 million gift to create the world’s first distinguished professorship in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) research.

Junior Lauren Hudson Making Strides on Cancer Education, Literacy Through Research

Junior Lauren Hudson’s passion for research started her freshman year, when Nathan Vanderford, the assistant director for research in the UK Markey Cancer Center, reached out to her about participating in his research program.

'Behind the Blue': Mark Evers on the Milestones and Accomplishments of the UK Markey Cancer Center

In this episode of Behind the Blue, Evers takes us through some of the most important milestones and accomplishments of the Markey team during his time at UK, and discusses plans for Markey’s future.

Experts to Be Featured in KET Lung Disease Series

University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare experts will be featured in a three-part series by Kentucky Educational TV (KET) that examines the causes, impact and new developments in the treatment of lung disease in Kentucky.

Historic, Multi-Million Dollar Gift Invests in Expansion of Markey Cancer Center Patient Care

UK HealthCare announced a historic $10 million gift from Central Bank to support expanded patient care at Markey Cancer Center, the largest in UK HealthCare history.

Markey Women Strong Call for Applications

Markey Women Strong Call for Applications: due March 24

Brainson Lab Developing New Treatment Approaches for Lung Cancer

The laboratory of Christine Brainson is defining new potential therapy options for two molecular subtypes of lung cancer.

Through the Lens: Appalachian Youth Document Cancer in Rural Kentucky

A new photo exhibition encourages 25 high school and UK undergraduates to consider determinants of cancer and visualize the effects that cancer has on their families or communities.

Markey Cancer Foundation Receives ACS Grant to Help Patients Overcome Access to Care Barriers

American Cancer Society lodging grants are available in select communities to focus on addressing unmet lodging needs of cancer patients, particularly vulnerable populations experiencing an unequal burden of cancer.

Opportunity Open for Appalachian Students Interested in Cancer-Focused Careers

Two-year ACTION program focuses on the research and clinical aspects of oncology and trains students to make a difference in their communities.