Research Priorities - Cancer
  • Article
  • Sep 29 2017

Many cancer survivors experience devastating cognitive impairment following chemotherapy. Researchers at UK are trying to identify strategies to relieve these symptoms.

  • Article
  • Sep 28 2017

In a new phase III trial report, recurrence and survival rates for women with stage I-II high-risk endometrial cancer were not superior following vaginal cuff brachytherapy & chemotherapy when compared with pelvic radiation therapy.

  • Video
  • Aug 24 2017

Kip Guy, Pharmacy Dean, is discovering and developing new drugs for neglected diseases.

  • Article
  • Aug 4 2017

A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers shows that when therapy-sensitive cancer cells die, they release a "killer peptide" that can eliminate therapy-resistant cells.

  • Blog
  • May 18 2017

Research Building 2 (RB2) is a precious resource and a vehicle for UK to reduce the health disparities that most impact Kentucky.

  • Video
  • Apr 17 2017

UK announces $11.2 million NIH grant for cancer and metabolism center that supports research by junior faculty.

  • Podcast
  • Mar 29 2017

John R. van Nagell, Jr. has worked with countless patients, faculty and students, but his lasting legacy will likely be the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program at the Markey Cancer Center.

  • Video
  • Mar 27 2017

Dr. John van Nagell spent his career at UK diagnosing and treating patients, and mentoring and teaching young doctors, but his lasting legacy will likely be his research.

  • Video
  • Oct 13 2016

A newly proposed clinical trial could change how deadly triple-negative breast cancer is treated.

  • Video
  • Oct 3 2016

Stamm's work shows the function of snoRNAs in regulating alternative splicing.