@ukmarkey.bsky.social
An NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated to creating more cancer-free tomorrows through research for patients in Kentucky and beyond.
🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month.
At the UK Markey Cancer Center, we're committed to advancing research, early detection, and personalized care for every patient.
Early detection saves lives. 💗
Learn more about prevention, screening & treatment at Markey: https://bit.ly/3J5DUM0
🏅 Congratulations to @susannearnoldmd.bsky.social, professor of medicine associate director of clinical translation at UK Markey, on receiving the William R. Willard Dean’s Recognition Award from UK's College of Medicine!
https://bit.ly/3L0zh6J
Promotional flyer for a seminar hosted by the Markey Cancer Center on October 29, 2025, featuring Dr. B. Gill Han, discussing dysfunctions in cancer cell death related to therapy resistance. The event includes lunch with the first-come-first-served pizza and drinks.
Join us tomorrow for this week’s UK Markey Research Seminar!
Wed, Oct. 29 | 🕛 Noon | 📍 HKRB150
👨🔬 Dr. Boyi Gan, PhD from MD Anderson Cancer Center
Topic: Targeting Ferroptosis and Disulfidptosis in Cancer
Learn how these cell death pathways could shape new cancer therapies.
Breast cancer survivor Faydiya Lowe stands smiling in front of a building, wearing a bright pink shawl, promoting early detection of the disease. Photo by Carter Skaggs | UK Photo.
“My mammogram literally saved my life.”💗
UK employee Fadyia Lowe didn’t expect her annual screening to reveal early-stage breast cancer, but early detection led to a full recovery. Now she’s urging others: Don’t skip your mammogram.
Read her story ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4ot7s5e
With new NCI funding, Markey's Jennifer Redmond Knight Dr.P.H. & Timothy Mullett, MD, will expand the Quality Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening (QUILS™) program to 60 sites across the US led by Jamie Studts, Ph.D, from @cucancercenter.bsky.social. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qn3X2a
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Promotional banner for the Save Cancer & Metabolism Symposium on November 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Gatton Student Center, University of Kentucky. The banner includes logos from University of Louisville College of Medicine, Markey Cancer Center, University of Arkansas, University of Louisville Health Sciences Center, and Tulane University, along with various scientific images of cells. A QR code is present on the right side for more information.
🔬 Save the date! Join UK Markey & UK College of Medicine for the Cancer & Metabolism Symposium
Nov. 20 | 8:30a–5:30p | Gatton Student Center
- 6 cash awards for posters
- Free registration (lunch & coffee included!)
Abstracts due Oct. 31! Submit Abstracts or Register ➡ https://bit.ly/4qmXZym
Promotional flyer for a research seminar at Markey Cancer Center on October 22, 2025, featuring Dr. Yu-Ying Huang discussing circulating tumor cells and cancer metastasis. The event is in-person in room MN263; complimentary pizza, attendees bring their own drinks.
Join us for this week's UK Markey Research Seminar!🧬
Wed, Oct. 22 | 🕛 Noon | MN263 (In Person)
Featuring Min Yu, PhD from University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive
Cancer Center discussing:
“Circulating Tumor Cells Inform Mechanisms of Cancer Metastasis.”
@ukmarkey.bsky.social's Burus, McAfee, and Hull: "Is there any relation between the funding cancer centers receive by virtue of NCI designation and the cancer-related needs of the geographic area they have chosen to serve?"
https://cancerletter.com/guest-editorial/20251017_3/
💚 October is #LiverCancer Awareness Month.
Early detection + prevention can save lives.
Learn about risk factors, screening, & expert care at the Markey Cancer Center: https://bit.ly/46QOCiJ
Promotional poster for the University of Kentucky volleyball Pink Match event on Sunday, October 19 at the Historic Memorial Coliseum at 3:00 PM, sponsored by Markey Cancer Center. The background is pink with the University of Kentucky logo and the event details displayed in white and black text.
It’s PINK MATCH DAY! 💗🏐
Join Kentucky Volleyball & UK Markey TODAY at 3 PM at Historic Memorial Coliseum to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Kentucky vs. Florida🐊
Tickets can be found at UKAthletics.com or on site at the ticket office.
Let’s PACK the stands in pink!🩷
This weekend at #ESMO25 UK Markey Cancer Center is represented by:
🔬 Dr. Myint: 3104P–Survival outcomes in de novo metastatic urothelial carcinoma (NCDB analysis)
🫁 Dr. Hao: 1840eP–Durvalumab + copanlisib combo in stage III NSCLC with exceptional PFS
Access abstracts here: https://bit.ly/4hhqzwL
🌟 Markey researchers are pushing the boundaries of #RadiationOncology
At #ASTRO2025, our team presented studies advancing treatment precision, equity & outcomes, from lung & breast cancer to rural oncology care.
Learn more ⤵️
🔗 https://bit.ly/4opNmJq
#UKMarkey
Promotional poster for a "Pink Out" event featuring a soccer match between the University of Kentucky Wildcats and the South Carolina Gamecocks. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 PM at The Bell, with free admission and a scarf giveaway at the Markey Cancer Center. The poster is pink with logos and text highlighting the details.
It’s PINK OUT night at The Bell! 💗⚽
Join UK Womens Soccer & UK Markey TONIGHT at 7:30 PM as we raise awareness for breast cancer.
Kentucky vs. South Carolina
🎟️ Free admission + Scarf giveaway (while supplies last)
Let’s PACK the stands in pink!
🎧 New Cancer Conversations Episode!
The UK Markey Cancer Center's, Dr. Charles Dietrich, joins host Mindy McCulley to discuss KY’s free Ovarian Cancer Screening Research Program: 50,000+ women screened since 1988 & cancers caught early.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cQIXM
🎧 New podcast! UK Markey's Dr. Bryant Clemons joins ASTCT & Oncology On the Go to discuss lifileucel (Amtagvi), the first FDA-approved TIL therapy for metastatic melanoma. Learn how cellular therapy is transforming care for solid tumors.
Listen: https://bit.ly/47gcMTL
#CellTherapy #Melanoma
Promotional poster for a Comprehensive Research Seminar at Markey Cancer Center featuring Speaker Shri Anant, PhD from the University of Kansas Medical Center, scheduled for October 15, 2025, discussing DCLK1 as a novel target in cancer therapy. Also notes that the event will be in person with pizza served, and attendees should bring their own drink.
🧬 Join us Wed, Oct. 15 | Noon | MN263
for a #MarkeyResearchSeminar with Dr. Shri Anant from @kumedcenter.bsky.social
Topic: “DCLK1: A novel stem cell marker & cancer therapeutic target.”
🍕 Pizza provided, first come, first served!
Zebrafish offer cancer researchers a unique perspective on tumor development. Learn more about Markey's Dr. Jessica Blackburn and her work here: https://uknow.uky.edu/research/zebrafish-research-reveals-new-hope-pediatric-cancer
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Jennifer Biser and Heather Spears from the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantion and Cellular Therapy Program represented UK Markey Cancer Center today at UK Fan Fest!
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A big thank-you to Kentucky MBB, Coach Mark and Lee Anne Pope for hosting the 2nd Annual Hoops & Heels event, bringing fans together while raising funds for UK Markey. 🏀💙
Catch the recap: https://bit.ly/4n1jaTM
#UKMarkey #BBN
Promotional poster for the University of Kentucky Pink Match volleyball event on Sunday, October 19 at Historic Memorial Coliseum, at 3:00 PM, featuring Markey Cancer Center logo and sponsored by Kentucky volleyball. The background is pink with a patterned design.
Join Kentucky Volleyball & UK Markey on Sun, Oct. 19 | 3 PM at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Wear pink and cheer on the Wildcats vs. Florida as we raise awareness for breast cancer research & care!🩷 Tickets can be purchased online at UKAthletics.com or on site with the ticket office.
09.10.2025 16:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Big news for the Bluegrass!
Lexington ranks #8 among the Best Cities in the U.S. in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. 💙
We’re proud to call this vibrant, welcoming city home. Read more: https://bit.ly/2QxUDH4
Flyer for Markey Cancer Research Seminar at University of Kentucky on October 8, 2025. Features speaker Dr. Erin Haynes discussing 'Responding to the East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment'. Includes a photo of Dr. Haynes, event details, and mentions that pizza will be served.
📢 Join us Wed, Oct. 8 | Noon | MN263
for a #MarkeyResearchSeminar with Dr. Erin Haynes, Chair of Epidemiology & Environmental Health
Dr. Haynes recently received $1.8M NIH funding to study long-term health effects. Read more: https://bit.ly/4o5m9LE
Promotional banner for the Lung Cancer Forum hosted by the Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky. The event focuses on Innovation, Integration, and Impact and is scheduled for December 11, from 12:00 to 4:30 PM at the Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY.
📢 Providers & care teams: Join us Dec. 11 for Markey’s first Lung Cancer Forum at Central Bank Center!
Topics: early detection, treatment updates, & new research, plus building stronger referral networks.
12–4:30 PM | Free to attend 👉 Register by Dec. 3 https://bit.ly/4nwVCHn
Join AACI’s CARDS webinar, “Innovating Catchment Area Communication for Cancer Centers,” on Oct. 13 at 1 PM ET. Learn strategies from experts at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson @kucancercenter.bsky.social and @ukmarkey.bsky.social
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Two medical professionals in scrubs and surgical masks stand beside advanced medical equipment in a hospital setting.
A game changer for lung cancer patients in KY:
UK HealthCare is the first in the state to use the Da Vinci SP robot for thoracic surgery: 1 small incision, less pain & faster recovery.
Shelia Binion is now cancer-free thanks to this innovation. 💙
Read more: https://bit.ly/42nw1Iv
Official portrait of a person wearing a dark suit and striped tie, with a subtle smile.
👨⚕️ #MeetMarkey: Dr. Eric Bensadoun, Professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky.
Part of the Lung & Thoracic Cancer Team, he specializes in pulmonary, critical care & sleep medicine, caring for patients with lung cancer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KtvPkQ
Promotional poster for a "Pink Out" soccer event featuring University of Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Carolina Gamecocks on Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 PM. The poster is in pink tones with prominent event details and dates.
⚽ PINK OUT at The Bell!💗
Thu, Oct 16 | 7:30 PM
UK Women’s Soccer VS South Carolina
🎟️ Free admission + scarf giveaway
Join @ukmarkey.bsky.social & UK women's soccer to raise #BreastCancerAwareness!
Early detection saves lives.
UK’s Free Ovarian Cancer Screening Program has provided 380K+ free screens since 1987, helping catch this silent disease earlier.
Screenings available for eligible women across KY: https://bit.ly/4nQWFBR
#OvarianCancerAwareness #UKMarkey
A basketball player in a Kentucky jersey executing a layup during a game while another player attempts to defend. The crowd in the background watches attentively. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
🏀 Early screening saved Brandon Stockton’s life.
At 40, the former UK Men's Basketball Player had no symptoms when a last-minute PSA test found prostate cancer. Now cancer-free, he’s urging Black men & others at risk to get screened early.
Read More on his journey: https://bit.ly/4gB2voe
Advertisement for a Comprehensive Research Seminar at the Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, featuring speaker Ritu Chakravarti on September 24th, 2025. The seminar will discuss the suppression of immune-mediated inflammation in joint arthritides. Location and RSVP details provided, including a note that pizza will be served.
📢 Markey Research Seminar
Wed. Sept. 24 | Noon | MN263
Speaker: Ritu Chakravarti, PhD
Topic: Inflammation to Arthritis: Immune Suppression by 14-3-3zeta
🍕 Pizza provided while it lasts, bring your own drink!
