UK Markey Cancer Center

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An NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated to creating more cancer-free tomorrows through research for patients in Kentucky and beyond.

Two guests seated on a sofa during a television interview in a studio set designed to mimic a cozy living room, with a large scenic backdrop displaying a lush green landscape.

Promotional image for a research seminar at Markey Cancer Center, featuring Dr. Xiaotian Liu on November 19th, 2025, discussing cancer biomarkers and therapies. Includes details about location, time, and refreshments.

Flyer for a Markey Cancer Center Comprehensive Research Seminar on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. The event is in person at room MN263 and features speaker Bing Li, PhD, discussing the link between obesity and breast cancer. The title of the talk is 'FABP4: A Novel Link between Obesity and Breast Cancer.' The event invites attendees to bring their own drink, with pizza provided on a first-come-first-served basis.

Promotional image for the Lung Cancer Forum at the Markey Cancer Center. Includes event details: December 11, 12:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY. Features a QR code on the left to scan for registration and a cityscape background.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two medical professionals in scrubs and surgical masks stand beside advanced medical equipment in a hospital setting.

Official portrait of a person wearing a dark suit and striped tie, with a subtle smile.

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.

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.

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.

Official portrait of a smiling individual wearing glasses, a dark blazer, white shirt, and purple tie.

A doctor with a stethoscope examining a patient's neck.

Cover image of a book titled 'A Collection of Youth-Told Stories - Volume II,' featuring an artistic depiction of Appalachian landscapes with vivid colors. The back cover includes text describing the book's content about students in Markey's ACTION Program sharing narratives on cancer's impact in Appalachian communities.

Promotional poster for a comprehensive cancer seminar at Markey Cancer Center featuring Professor Dhawan, discussing novel targets in colon cancer mechanisms and therapies, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Event includes pizza with first come first serve basis and attendees need to bring their own drinks.

A professional portrait of a doctor in a white lab coat with a badge and pens in the pocket, standing in a modern building. The badge reads "Markey Cancer Center." The doctor co-authored research on global lung cancer staging guidelines.