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Markey Cancer Center Director Speaks to Alumni

Dr. Mark Evers of Markey Cancer Center
Dr. Mark Evers of Markey Cancer Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2016) The Greater Louisville University of Kentucky Alumni Club, in corporate partnership with Central Bank and sponsored by UK HealthCare, presents an evening with Dr. Mark Evers, director of the UK Markey Cancer Center, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at ARGI Financial Group, located at 2110 High Wickham Place in Louisville.

Evers will provide an overview of the clinical programs and services offered by the center and how it is making an impact on cancer treatment and research. The Markey Cancer Center was founded in 1983 and is an integral part of the University of Kentucky and the UK HealthCare enterprise. In July 2013, Markey was designated by the National Cancer Institute to receive research funding and many other opportunities available only to the nation’s best cancer centers.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The presentation is free and open to all UK alumni and friends. Space is limited, so please preregister at www.ukalumni.net/markevers.

The UK Alumni Association is a membership supported organization committed to fostering lifelong engagement among alumni, friends, the association and the university. For more information about the UK Alumni Association or to become a member, visit www.ukalumni.net or call 1-800-269-2586.