
Markey Cancer Center
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One of 57 @theNCI-comprehensive centers; @USNews #36. @UKMarkey, our goal is to reduce #cancer morbidity, mortality through research & compassionate care.
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🎉 The Markey Cancer Center 15th annual Research Day united researchers, clinicians, staff & students to showcase cancer research across University of Kentucky. “For 15 years, Research Day has celebrated progress & sparked collaboration,” said Dr. Mark Evers, director. bit.ly/3Fb9GW7

🎥 Watch Dr. Mark Evers discuss his passion for innovative cancer research at Markey Cancer Center! His work is transforming cancer treatment and offering new hope for patients. Learn how National Cancer Institute and NIH funding benefits Kentuckians. B. Mark Evers, MD, FACS

.Markey Cancer Center believes in accessible, high-quality cancer care. In our #WhyWeCare series, Dr. Ren Xu shares what inspired him to become a cancer researcher and his dedication to advancing #BreastCancer research. 🎥: bit.ly/3t1I5kc #MarkeyResearch #Kentucky

💙 NIH-funded research saves lives — just ask David Higdon. When he was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, an NIH-funded clinical trial at Markey Cancer Center changed his life. 10+ years later, he’s cancer-free—and the trial redefined care for others like him. 🔗 bit.ly/3EUnjch

Dr. Ilhem Messaoudi is passionate about the University of Kentucky's role in mentoring and training the next generation of students and researchers. Her leadership drives Markey Cancer Center’s mission to deliver care and research that changes lives across Kentucky and beyond.

It’s #nationalclinicaltrials day. All of the treatments and therapies today started as a clinical trial or clinical research study. This work is critical to the future of cancer care. Learn more about participating in a clinical trial at Markey Cancer Center here: ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-…

#MeetMarkey: Dr. Ruta Arays, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Markey Cancer Center, specializes in breast cancer, lung cancer, sarcoma, melanoma, and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Her dedication advances cancer treatment for Kentuckians. Learn More: bit.ly/4cAjsNX #MedicalOncology

Cancer research is personal for Krystle Kuhs, PhD, MPH. Growing up in the Appalachian Region, she saw firsthand the impact of cancer. Now Markey Cancer Center, she's dedicated to HPV cancer research and prevention. 📺 Watch her journey: bit.ly/4hGH1pb #MarkeyResearch #Kentucky


#MeetMarkey: Dr. Christopher P. DeSimone, Chief Medical Officer of Chandler Hospital and Professor of #GynecologicOncology at Markey Cancer Center, is advancing #CancerCare in Kentucky with his expertise in gynecological cancers and advanced surgical procedures. 🔗 bit.ly/43xkOX8.


Researchers from Markey Cancer Center will present novel findings at #ASCO25, highlighting advances in CAR T-cell therapy, glioblastoma treatment, and patient-centered oncology care. Their work underscores Kentucky's commitment to impactful cancer research. bit.ly/4mFfGqT


.Markey Cancer Center is dedicated to high-quality cancer care. In our #WhyWeCare series, Dr. John D'Orazio shares his journey to becoming a pediatric oncologist and cancer researcher, focused on better outcomes for children. 🎥: bit.ly/4hOMRVx #Kentucky #MarkeyResearch


This weekend at #ASCO25, Markey Cancer Center medical oncologist, Dr. John Villano, presented on Prognostic impact of DDR mutations (mt) in IDH mutant high-grade gliomas (HGG). He was joined by team member pharmacist, Clyde Colman. Read more about Dr. Villano's work: meetings.asco.org/abstracts-pres…



At Markey Cancer Center Cancer Center, we believe every Kentuckian deserves access to high-quality cancer care—no matter where they live. 📘 See highlights in our 2024 Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network Annual Report: People, Places & Possibilities 🔗 bit.ly/4kkt16E

#MeetMarkey: Meet Michael Cavnar, a standout in Surgical Oncology at Markey Cancer Center! Trained at Columbia & Memorial Sloan Kettering, he specializes in complex liver, pancreas & GI cancers—bringing world-class care to Kentucky. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3FYJrlP #CancerCare #NCI

Thank you to our cancer Markey Cancer Center survivors who participated in our healthy living panel and survivorship celebration today. We appreciate Sami Mansfield, ACSM-CET who led us through an exercise and nutrition seminar to help us all with healthy living during the cancer journey.
