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Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day

May 15, 2026, 7:25 AM

More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at UK.

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

May 14, 2026, 7:18 AM

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research has announced the 11 students selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program.

Markey hosts 1st high school cancer career summit

May 8, 2026, 9:56 AM

Fifty-six high school students from 28 schools across 24 Kentucky counties recently spent a day at UK, meeting and learning from cancer researchers, physicians and health care professionals.

Markey study finds lung cancer screening rates rising but still low

May 7, 2026, 9:57 AM

A new UK Markey Cancer Center study found that lung cancer screening rates among eligible U.S. adults have improved in recent years, but fewer than one in four are getting screened annually.

Mark Evers outside a lab at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building

Markey director B. Mark Evers to lead American Surgical Association

Apr 27, 2026, 8:34 AM

B. Mark Evers, director of the UK Markey Cancer Center, professor of surgery and the McDowell Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair in the UK College of Medicine, has been named president-elect of the American Surgical Association.

2 Markey researchers awarded $1.9 million to study treatment-resistant cancers

Apr 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

Ka Wing Fong and Xia Liu were among 36 Research Scholar Grant recipients named in the American Cancer Society’s spring 2026 grant cycle.

Subin Kim and another researcher hold a sign for the American Association for Cancer Research in front of the U.S. Capitol building

Cancer research extends beyond the lab for public health student

Apr 15, 2026, 7:34 AM

Public health student, Subin Kim, bridges cancer research and advocacy, showing how science, policy and public health work together beyond the lab.

hand holding a sign that reads "HRT Hormone Therapy"

Markey study finds barriers to hormone therapy for patients with cervical cancer

Apr 15, 2026, 7:15 AM

A Markey Cancer Center study finds most oncologists support hormone therapy for cervical cancer patients after radiation, but barriers limit its use.

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Markey study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap

Mar 20, 2026, 7:17 AM

A new study shows that most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk.

Markey study shows smoking cessation can become standard cancer care nationwide

Mar 17, 2026, 7:02 AM

A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Jessica Burris, Ph.D., Timothy Mullett, M.D., and Graham Warren, M.D., Ph.D., shows that making smoking cessation assistance a standard part of cancer care is achievable on a national scale and can happen relatively quickly.

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