Markey Cancer Center Research Day: Celebrating 10 Years Of Progress.pdf

## Markey Cancer Center Research Day 2023 Summary

The Markey Cancer Center Research Day, held on May 12, 2023 at the University of Kentucky, celebrated its 13th year as a premier event showcasing cancer research. This one-day event highlighted the impactful work of researchers from diverse disciplines across UK.

Key Features:

117 Research Posters: Representing various aspects of cancer research, prevention, treatment, and clinical care.
Oral Presentations: Featuring leading Markey scholars, graduate students, research associates, and resident physicians.
Two Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Edward Chu (Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center) presented the Susan B. Lester Memorial Lecture on "The Chinese herbal medicine PHY906 as a modulator of chemotherapy in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: Where east meets west."
Dr. Marvella E. Ford (Hollings Cancer Center) delivered the Gilbert H. Friedell, MD, Memorial Lecture on “Recruitment and retention studies with black adults: Lessons learned.”
Exhibit Hall: Featuring exhibitors, advertisers, and the UK Markey Cancer Foundation.

Agenda Highlights:

Student and Faculty Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations (two sessions)
Awards Ceremonies (Markey Women Strong Awards and Poster/Mentor Awards)
Reception

Focus Areas: The event showcased research across a wide range of cancer-related topics, including:

Biomarker-based screening for oropharyngeal cancer
Inhibiting EZH2 to modulate lung cancer therapy responses
Extracellular vesicle production and its role in prostate cancer radiation resistance
Palliative care integration into advanced lung cancer treatment
* New approaches to cancer prevention and control