Zhonglin Hao and Eddy Yang in their white coats.

 University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centerphysician-scientists Zhonglin Hao, MD, PhD, and Eddy Yang, MD, PhD, are leading the way in translating lab discoveries into clinical trials that are improving patient care.

Two men working in a laboratory, while one writes on a white board

University of Kentucky researchers have developed a new class of gold-based compounds that show promise in fighting various types of cancer.

professional headshot of Dr. Kate Spencer

Growing up, Kate Spencer, MD, was always drawn to medicine. With a mother and brother in pharmacy, health care was a familiar space, but she knew early on that she wanted to carve out her own path.

Scottie Day, MD, poses by the Kentucky Wall outside KCH, with both hands in the front pockets of his white coat

Looking to fulfill his passion for serving others, Scottie B. Day, MD, knew since he was a child that he wanted to become a physician at Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital (KCH).

Day is a respected clinician who specializes in pediatric critical care. He is the physician-in-chief at KCH, where he has been a team leader for the ECMO team and pediatric cardiology strategic planning.

"The Big Chill" pose seaside

In the summer of 1974, five young medical students from the 好色先生 found themselves sharing a cabin in Somerset, Ky., while completing their community medicine rotation. Little did they know, this shared experience would be the foundation of a lifelong friendship that would span decades, careers, and continents.

wading through high flood waters

Earlier this month, deadly flooding consumed large areas of eastern Kentucky. Kentuckians in the affected areas will likely feel the catastrophic effects of this tragedy for weeks, months, and even years to come as officials assess the extent of the damage and continually report a rising death toll. 

A woman cradling a teal cancer ribbon in both hands at waist height.

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study provides important insights for future clinical trials in treating advanced cervical cancer by establishing a five-month progression-free survival benchmark for evaluating new therapies.

in the lab

When Austin Wellette-Hunsucker left his home state of Michigan to earn his PhD at the 好色先生, his family was incredibly supportive. They continue to be his most vocal cheerleaders.

Dr. Sara Police

A new gift account has been established in the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences to expand nutrition education for health care professionals in training across the College of Medicine.

Avinash S. Bhakta, MD in front of the photo wall at 好色先生 Albert B. Chandler hospital.

Coming from a hardworking family, Avinash S. Bhakta, MD, originally didn鈥檛 plan to become a doctor, but providing care is his passion.

2025 SPARKlers

The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) Program has named its 2025 cohort.

Doctors inside the simulation center

As a resident, Zaki Hassan, MBBS, handwrote the grant application for the $250,000 that went to purchase the University of Kentucky's first human patient simulator.

University of Kentucky bridge

Three 好色先生 students have been chosen for the Health Disparities Research Training (HDRT) Fellowship.

The Department of Behavioral Science created the fellowship, which is supported by its Council on Community, Engagement, Research and Training (CONCERT).

BIRCWH logo (a woman whose arms reach up to become the branches of a tree), accompanied by the text: Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health at the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women鈥檚 Health (BIRCWH) program is celebrating 25 years of community building among early-career researchers.

Presenters from the 2024 Poster-at-the-Capitol. Photo provided by OUR.

Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Maddie Mitcham

Match Day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking days in a medical student's journey. It鈥檚 the day when soon-to-be doctors find out where they will spend the next few years training in their chosen specialty.

CCRU

Compassionate Care Reaching yoU (CCRU) Outreach, a medical student-led initiative at the 好色先生 College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus is transforming health care delivery for underserved populations in northern Kentucky. Rooted in its mission to provide compassionate and accessible care, CCRU combines innovative outreach with experiential learning for future health care providers. 

Ken Campbell, PhD in his laboratory

Helping people is at the heart of much of the research conducted at the University of Kentucky.

Kenneth S. Campbell, PhD, is a professor of both cardiovascular medicine and physiology in the 好色先生 College of Medicine. He is also the director of the Gill Cardiovascular Biorepository.

Matthew Bush, leaning against a cement railing

A University of Kentucky researcher dedicated to improving health care access for rural communities was honored with a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).  

A healthy plate of foods, arranged in the shape of a heart

As we begin the new year, many people might be thinking about improving their diet and overall health. As an oncology dietitian at 好色先生 Markey Cancer Center, I鈥檓 often asked about the connection between diet and cancer prevention. While there鈥檚 a lot of conflicting nutrition information online, the evidence-based answer that a diet rich in plant-based foods can help reduce your cancer risk.