When it first opened in 1986, it was a screened-off corner of the dining room at the Salvation Army on Main Street where UK medical students – under the supervision of UK doctors and faculty members – provided free medical services to the low-income and homeless population of Lexington.

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has been selected as one of five leading cancer centers nationwide to participate in an innovative program that introduces deaf high school students to careers in cancer research and health care.

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University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Nathan Vanderford, PhD, has been named a fellow of the American Association for Cancer Education (AACE), joining an elite group of cancer education leaders.

Combining his passion for research and creativity, a University of Kentucky student is breaking barriers — literally and figuratively.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine continues to solidify its reputation as a hub for groundbreaking biomedical research. In December, the UK CNS-Met (central nervous system-metabolism) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), a program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hosted its inaugural research symposium. 

In the lab, Priscilla Lages and her fellow graduate students form a dynamic team, bringing diverse skills together to pursue a shared goal. 

The same is true when she is on the volleyball court.

Researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research with groundbreaking work on a condition known as LATE, or “limbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy.” 

Researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia.

The University of Kentucky’s Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities (UK ASCEND) is pleased to announce the selection of its second and third cohorts of ASCEND Scholars.

The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is one of the nation’s top “Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” according to Becker’s Hospital Review.

The University of Kentucky's employee giving campaign to support United Way of the Bluegrass launched Oct. 14 with a University-wide goal of $214,000! Throughout October, our College of Medicine community was able to raise $12,367 toward that goal. 

The University of Kentucky Office of the President and the UK Staff Senate celebrated the 2024 Outstanding Staff Awards (OSA) in early December. The awards highlight the exceptional dedication of staff who go above and beyond to make a difference at UK. 

The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media.

A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights a radiation therapy technique that treats brain tumors while preserving patients’ cognitive function. The treatment approach could offer hope for patients with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

On Dec. 13, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening—it was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.

Vishakhadatta Mathur Kumaraswamy, MD, associate professor of neurology, has been awarded the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).

Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain — a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are exploring new ways to use nanoparticles in combination with other materials as an innovative approach to cancer therapy.

The College of Medicine’s Research Professionals Network (RPN) is more than just a gathering of clinical research experts; it is a vibrant community born from a shared vision.