Markey News & Highlights
Find the most recent news, videos, and more about the UK Markey Cancer Center below.
Markey symposium celebrates remarkable career of researcher Daret St. Clair
12/13/2023
UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of world’s most-cited researchers
12/11/2023
Markey STRONG Scholars Program empowers next generation of cancer researchers
12/6/2023
Markey research highlights need for education to combat cancer in Appalachia
11/29/2023
'UK at the Half': Markey’s ACTION prepares students for cancer-focused careers
11/21/2023
Debunking the top myths about lung cancer screening
11/20/2023
UK bioengineer designs tools to improve treatment for head and neck cancer
11/15/2023
UK awarded $19 million to research tobacco regulation in Appalachia, inform FDA
11/6/2023
Markey study provides valuable insights into drivers of cancer risk
10/31/2023
2 Markey cancer researchers win V Foundation awards
10/27/2023
Markey researchers develop new resource to aid in cancer surveillance at US cancer centers
10/24/2023
Markey patient unites community with the power of pink
10/18/2023
UK’s Kolesar 1 of 9 innovators selected for NIH-funded entrepreneurship program
10/17/2023
UK awarded $19 million to research tobacco regulation in Appalachia, inform FDA
10/6/2023
Markey’s ACTION program gets $2 million grant renewal from NCI
10/3/2023
Precision medicine, Markey collaboration delivers hope to Bowling Green patient
9/22/2023
Markey Cancer Center attains NCI's highest status as a Comprehensive Cancer Center
9/18/2023
UK hosts outreach event for diverse, local suppliers on new cancer ambulatory complex
9/6/2023
It may not be too late to get your HPV vaccine
9/5/2023
Provost’s first-generation experience drives passion, persistence in leadership
8/31/2023
'I’m a new person' – UK patient finds answers, relief for rare condition
8/30/2023
Markey study examines Kentucky cancer survivors’ increased risk of cancer incidence
8/22/2023
Tiny antibodies hold big promise for cancer treatment
8/10/2023
Markey researcher named Cancer Moonshot Scholar
8/7/2023
Markey's Xu awarded $2 million to study role of platelets in cancer growth
8/2/2023
UK HealthCare No. 1 in Ky. 8 years running, 3 specialties ranked in U.S. News & World Report
8/1/2023
Record-breaking awards fuel UK research in 2023
8/1/2023
How to manage the costs of cancer treatment
7/24/2023
Study: Existing drug shows promise treating most prevalent type of lung cancer
7/19/2023
International postdoctoral scholar helping fight bone cancer
7/17/2023
Markey study reveals persistent cancer disparities in Appalachian Kentucky
6/16/2023
Why UK? Radiology resident praises experience in NCI-designated cancer center
6/16/2023
Confused about breast cancer screening guidelines? Here’s what you need to know
6/12/2023
Markey physician part of White House forum on smoking cessation
6/2/202
Markey's NCI designation: A decade of impact on cancer research
5/25/2023
Erin Haynes honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor
5/19/2023
UK Cannabis Center awards 1st faculty pilot grants
5/17/2023
Innovation in cancer research showcased at Markey Research Day
5/16/2023
Markey study identifies new treatment target for metastatic cancer
5/9/2023
Markey Cancer Foundation's Delzotti honored with NACCDO service award
5/8/2023
20 students awarded CURE Fellowships
5/8/2023
Markey earns National Pancreas Foundation Center designation for treatment of pancreatic cancer
5/4/2023
4 students selected to address UK May Commencement Ceremonies
5/4/2023
16 faculty named 2023-2024 University Research Professors
5/2/2023
Markey researchers identify promising new target for treatment-resistant prostate cancer
4/18/2023
Markey study: Depression linked to lower survival rates in breast cancer patients
4/17/2023
Markey patient credits screening, clinical trial for continued survival
4/13/2023
Markey study: New program shows promise in reducing financial burden of cancer care
3/28/2023
'Behind the Blue': Surgical oncologist Emily Marcinkowski on women in health care
3/27/2023
Design Thinking: How UK prepares students for real-world problem solving
3/24/2023
Collaboration turns the tide on Kentucky’s colorectal cancer rates
3/16/2023
Special college fair helps young cancer patients 'unlock' their future
3/15/2023
Women Making History: UK researcher uses computational science to solve Kentucky’s health challenges
3/15/2023
Widely available HPV vaccines prevent help prevent many types of cancer
3/13/2023
Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take
3/6/2023
'UK at the Half': Protecting the heart during cancer treatment
2/17/2023
'People Behind Our Research': Innate curiosity inspired Darwin Conwell's medical career
2/9/2023
Markey research to inform regulations on latest tobacco products
2/9/2023
Markey research seeks to understand Appalachia’s childhood cancer disparity
2/7/2023
$1.6M gift to Markey will establish endowed chair in gynecologic oncology
2/6/2023
UK HealthCare honored for excellence in cardio-oncology
2/3/2023
Markey’s ACTION alumni set to take on Appalachia’s cancer crisis
1/31/2023
Markey outreach advancing health equity in communities of color
1/27/2023
UK cardiac, cancer specialists collaborate to prevent heart problems in cancer patients
1/26/2023
Dr. Eddy Shih-Hsin Yang appointed as the chair of radiation medicine
1/19/2023
Going smoke-free in 2023? Medication doubles your odds of success
1/17/2023
UK named top oncology program by Becker’s Hospital Review
1/12/2023
Markey study addresses colorectal cancer disparities in Black communities
1/10/2023
Markey launches large-scale study on precision medicine outcomes
1/6/2023
Cancer survivor now works with Markey team that saved her life
12/20/2022
Construction, expansion approved for new UK HealthCare cancer ambulatory complex
12/13/2022
Markey receives American Cancer Society grant to continue faculty research program
12/7/2022
How early detection can save lives, what you need to know about a lung cancer screening (WKYT)
11/29/2022
Markey Cancer Center to host affiliate network conference
11/16/2022
3 innovative ways Markey researchers are taking on tobacco use
11/15/2022
Markey earns accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer
10/19/2022
BIRCWH grant renewal will continue mentorship for women's health scholars
10/19/2022
Assess your breast cancer risk by age 30; yearly mammograms begin at 40
10/18/2022
Markey receives Merck Foundation grant to advance equitable cancer care in Kentucky
10/7/2022
Cost of cancer care impacts health of low-income survivors
9/28/2022
Blood cancer awareness month: learn to recognize the signs and symptoms
9/27/2022
Markey study: Molecular tumor boards improve outcomes for patients with advanced cancer
9/8/2022
'I never dreamed I would be here today': Interventional radiology gives Markey patient more time
9/21/2022
From stage 4 to remission: Markey saves young mom with rare, aggressive cancer
9/8/2022
Markey study: Betamethasone could improve outcomes for prostate cancer radiation therapy
8/12/2022
New Study Shows Hope, Options for Older Patients With Liver Cancer
7/28/2022
UK HealthCare No. 1 Again in Ky., Cancer Care Moves Up in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
7/26/2022
Gov. Beshear Signs Bill Establishing Lung Cancer Screening Program
7/22/2022
UK College of Nursing Names Dr. Jean Edward As First Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
7/19/2022
Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup to Benefit Markey Cancer Foundation
7/19/2022
Dunbar Students Sweep Regional Science Fair With Mentorship From Markey
6/30/2022
Markey Patient Overcomes Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis, Inspires Hope
6/29/2022
Markey Cancer Data Portal Provides Digital Footprint of Cancer in Kentucky
6/23/2022
Multimedia Project Spotlights Cancer Burden in Appalachia
6/14/2022
Lower Your Cancer Risk With Easy Diet Changes
6/6/2022
Farish Fund Gives $5 Million to Establish New Markey Urologic Cancer Program
6/2/2022
Cancer Survivors Bond Over Shared Experiences at Markey's Expressions of Courage Event
6/1/2022
UK Receives Renewed $11.4 Million Grant to Further Cancer Research
5/25/2022
Pediatric Cancer Research Funding Critical to Save Lives
5/23/2022
Ky. Cancer Needs Assessment Report Details Critical Steps to Address Cancer Burden
5/16/2022
Cancer Research Highlighted in Day-long Spotlight Event
5/11/2022
BLOG: Cancer in Kentucky: Why Research Matters
5/10/2022
Davis Devotes Most of 40+ Year Career at UK to Caring for Cancer Patients
4/26/2022
UK Markey Cancer Center Joins Global Network to Advance Precision Oncology Research
4/14/2022
Markey Global Cancer Consortium Studies New Option for Diagnosing Lung Cancer
3/31/2022
UK Markey Cancer Foundation Funds World’s 1st Distinguished Professorship in Neuroendocrine Tumor Research
3/29/2022
Reminder: Schedule Your Colorectal Cancer Screening
3/28/2022
'They Treat Me Like a Person, Not a Chart': Colon Cancer Patient Thankful for Markey Team
3/21/2022
Junior Lauren Hudson Making Strides on Cancer Education, Literacy Through Research
3/16/2022
Social Workers Help Patients Find Light After Cancer Diagnosis
3/8/2022
‘UK at the Half’: Philanthropy Boosts Cancer Care at Markey
3/7/2022
DanceBlue 2022 Raises $1,430,497 For the Kids
3/6/2022
DanceBlue Leadership Prepares for 17th Annual Dance Marathon This Weekend
3/1/2022
'Behind the Blue': A Tradition of Care and Support With DanceBlue
2/28/2022
Markey's ACTION Program Announces Second Edition of Book
2/28/2022
UK, UK HealthCare Experts to Be Featured in KET Lung Disease Series
2/22/2022
'Behind the Blue': Mark Evers on the Milestones and Accomplishments of the UK Markey Cancer Center
2/22/2022
Historic, Multi-Million Dollar Gift Invests in Expansion of UK Markey Cancer Center Patient Care
2/17/2022
Markey Study Examines Kentucky’s Lung Cancer Disparities
2/17/2022
Brainson Lab Developing New Treatment Approaches for Lung Cancer
2/9/2022
The Impact of Research at the UK College of Medicine
2/8/2022
‘UK at the Half’: Miss USA, UK Alum Elle Smith Thankful for Wildcat Community
2/8/2022
'Team Jared' Honors KCH Patient After Cancer Battle
2/2/2022
Miss USA Elle Smith Talks Cervical Cancer Awareness with UK Markey Cancer Center
1/31/2022
Cervical Cancer Prevention is Possible With Increased Screening and Awareness
1/18/2022
Markey Cancer Foundation Receives ACS Grant to Help Patients Overcome Access to Care Barriers
12/21/2021
How an Experimental Therapy Brought This Markey Patient Back From the Brink
12/20/2021
UK HealthCare Employee Perseveres Through Pandemic, Cancer Diagnosis to Earn Art Degree
12/16/2021
UK Board of Trustees Approves Land Purchase for New Markey Cancer Outpatient Center
12/14/2021
Opportunity Open for Appalachian Students Interested in Cancer-Focused Careers
12/9/2021
Markey’s SHE in Oncology Program Provides Valuable Experience for Future Women in Science
12/6/2021
‘UK at the Half’: Learn About the Markey STRONG Program
11/23/2021
New UK Program Will Address Rural Cancer Health Disparities
11/19/2021
Q&A: Melinda Ickes Discusses Importance of Tobacco Prevention
11/19/2021
Markey Physician, Patient Join Governor in Proclaiming Lung Cancer Awareness Month
11/18/2021
'UK at the Half': Learn About Markey's SHE in Oncology Program
11/17/2021
Markey Molecular Tumor Board Improves Patient Outcomes in Appalachian Kentucky
11/2/2021
Lung Cancer Survivor 'Explores Uncharted Waters,' Offers Hope and Help With Cancer Support Group
11/1/2021
Markey Receives ACS Grant to Remove Transportation Barriers for Patients
10/21/2021
Markey Study Shows Nutrient-Regulated Hormone Alters Stem Cell Function
10/6/2021
UK Study Shows Combination Therapy May Potentially Improve Ovarian Cancer Patient Outcomes
9/28/2021
Society of University Surgeons Honors Markey Center's Mark Evers
9/23/2021
ACTION Students Document Cancer Crisis in Appalachia in New Photography Exhibit
9/21/2021
What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer Screenings
9/13/2021
'Whatever It Takes' — Middlesboro Mom Shows Superheroine Strength in Cancer Battle
9/3/2021
Lt. Gov. Coleman, Female Legislators Highlight UK’s Ovarian Cancer Screening Program
9/2/2021
UK HealthCare Launches Pediatric Neuroendocrine Tumor Program
8/26/2021
Markey Makes Major Impact on National Genomics Trial
8/24/2021
New Markey Initiative Helps Affiliates Deliver Cancer Care Closer to Home
8/17/2021
UK HealthCare Increases Visitor Restrictions Due to COVID Surge
8/12/2021
UK HealthCare Ranks No. 1 in Kentucky, Cancer Care Again Ranks Nationally in U.S. News & World Report
7/27/2021
UK Study Demonstrates the Benefit of Radiosensitizers in Cancer Treatment
7/27/2021
Staying Hydrated is Important During Cancer Treatment
7/26/2021
Diagnosed With Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Young UK Researcher Fights Back
7/23/2021
Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic Richmond Location Has Moved
7/23/2021
ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic
7/23/2021
UK Study to Reveal Health Equity Impacts of Flavored Tobacco Sale Restrictions
6/22/2021
UK Study Shows Methods to Increase Cancer Screening Awareness in Disparate Populations
6/8/2021
Markey Cancer Center Encourages COVID-19 Vaccinations for Cancer Patients
5/28/2021
Magnet Status Achieved for UK HealthCare, Eastern State Hospital
5/28/2021
Drug Derived from Kentucky-Grown Plant Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer Treatment, Study Shows
5/28/2021
Spread the Word: Oral Cancer Screenings are Critical
5/28/2021
Preventing Cancer Recurrence with Coffee? Markey Launches Unique Clinical Trial
5/28/2021
UK HealthCare Announces Plan for New Ambulatory Cancer Complex
5/28/2021
COVID-19 Devastation in India Hits Home for Many South Asian Americans at UK
5/28/2021
Meadowview Regional Medical Center Announces Collaboration with Markey, Celebrates $7.6 Million Cancer Center Expansion
5/28/2021
Markey, Other Top U.S. Cancer Centers Urge Resumption of HPV Vaccination
5/28/2021
Betty Graham:'Skin Cancer Screenings Saved My Life'
5/28/2021
Kunos Appointed Medical Director of Markey Clinical Research Office
5/28/2021
Cancer and COVID-19
4/8/2021
Colorectal Cancers in Kentucky
3/11/2021
Cancer Burden in Kentucky
2/11/2021
Markey Names Rogers as Director of Kentucky Cancer Program – East
1/20/2021
Cancer Curriculum for Kentucky Schools
1/14/2021
Herald-Leader: Drs. Susanne Arnold and Jill Kolesar speak on new trial for COVID-19 treatment
7/14/2020
Our commitment to your cancer care
4/28/2020
Cancer Conversations Podcast: Oncofertility
12/20/2019
Throwback Thursday: Dr. Mark Evers
11/7/2019
New $5.7 Million Grant Aims to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening, Follow-Up Care in Appalachia
10/29/2019
Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
10/24/2019
UK Becomes First Center in the Country to Open Total Cancer Care Protocol to Pediatric Patients
05/13/2019
UK Chemists Study New Cancer Therapies
05/09/2019
Support Markey at the 'Jam to Beat Cancer'
02/14/2019
Clinical Trial Gives UK Pathologist New Hope
02/05/2019
Remembering Dr. Gil Friedell
10/03/2018
Research Facility Shows What Kentucky Can Do
09/21/2018
Markey Names New Chief of Surgical Oncology
08/28/2018
Markey Joins NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in Endorsing Goal of Eliminating HPV-Related Cancers
06/08/2018
T.J. Samson Joins Markey Affiliate Network
04/23/2018
UK Study Shows Cell Signaling Interaction May Prevent Key Step in Lung Cancer Progression
11/09/2017
Research helps drive Kentucky's economy
08/29/2017
Early Diagnosis of Rare Ocular Cancer at UK Advanced Eye Care Gives Infant a Future with Sight
08/15/2017
UK Study Shows Cell Signaling Interaction May Prevent Key Step in Lung Cancer Progression
11/09/2017
Markey's Blackburn Earns NIH New Innovator Award for Cancer Research
10/06/2017
Research helps drive Kentucky's economy
08/29/2017
Early Diagnosis of Rare Ocular Cancer at UK Advanced Eye Care Gives Infant a Future with Sight
08/15/2017
New Study Discovers "Killer Peptide" That Helps Eliminate Resistant Cancer Cells
08/04/2017
Owensboro Health Joins UK Markey Research Network
07/20/2017
Dr. Mark F. Newman, Head of Duke University’s Practice Plans, Selected as UK’s Next EVPHA
07/11/2017
WKYT: Lexington cancer doctor saving women's lives
07/11/2017
Blocking Cancer—Scientists Find New Way to Combat Disease
06/26/2017
Highlands Regional Medical Center Joins UK Markey Affiliate Network
06/14/2017
Cancer Survivors Celebrate Life at Markey’s Expressions of Courage
06/12/2017
New Book by UK Faculty Member Guides STEM Students in Career Planning
06/02/2017
Markey Patient Looking Forward to Her Future After Being Told to Cease Treatment
05/31/2017
Can Regular Aspirin Use Reduce Your Cancer Risk?
05/30/2017
Researchers Present Work to Fight Cancer Burden at Markey Research Day
05/19/2017
Evers Elected to Association of American Physicians
05/12/2017
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Joins UK Markey Affiliate Network
05/03/2017
Markey and LLS Host Sixth Annual ‘Meet the Researcher Day’
05/03/2017
University of Kentucky cancer researchers host high school students
04/28/2017
UK Awarded $11.2 Million Grant to Launch New Center for Cancer and Metabolism
04/17/2017
UK Program Engages Appalachian Students in Cancer Research
04/07/2017
Markey's Van Nagell on the Legacy of the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program
03/27/2017
Markey Cancer Center Hosting Major Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Conference April 22
03/17/2017
She Almost Skipped a Routine Exam, But Didn't – And It Saved Her Life
03/14/2017
Podcast: Cancer care close to home goal of Markey Network
03/09/2017
UK Confucius Institute and Markey Cancer Center Host China Day Symposium
02/21/2017
Q&A: KY youths missing out on cancer vaccine
02/09/2017
Bacterium from Kentucky Coal Mine Fire Could Aid Drug Targeting
02/09/2017
NCI Director Meets with Markey Researchers, Faculty During Special Visit
02/02/2017
New Study Shows Promise for Repurposing Anti-Malarial Drug for Cancer Treatment
01/17/2017
Cervical Cancer is Preventable, But Still Leading Cancer in Kentucky
01/10/2017
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Elizabeth Chapin is the public relations officer for the UK Markey Cancer Center. She joined the UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications office health care team in 2019. Before coming to UK, Elizabeth served as public affairs manager for the California State University Office of the Chancellor.
Elizabeth Chapin
UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Public Relations Officer
(859) 562-2207
