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UKCRO Research Spotlight - May 2008
Daniel E. Kenady, Sr., MD, FACS
Professor of Surgery

Research Interests:
Pancreatic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Breast Cancer
Skin Melanomas

Daniel E. Kenady, M.D., FACS has been a member of the surgical faculty at the University of Kentucky Medical School since 1980, being fully promoted to Professor of Surgery in 1992. He received his B.S from American University (’68), Washington, D.C. and his M.D. from Georgetown University Medical School (’72), Washington, D.C. After completing a general surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliate Hospitals (’79), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Kenady served as a fellow in surgical oncology and head and neck surgery at the University of Texas System Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute (’80) Houston, Texas. Twice receiving the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Dr. Kenady considers surgical education a top priority in his career. This dedication was recognized in 2003 with the acceptance of the coveted Golden Apple Teaching Award from the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Kenady is an active member of many professional organizations. Dr. Kenady has been an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Mid-South Division as well as the National Assembly and Incidence and Mortality Committee. He chairs the Kentucky Cancer Consortium as well. Dr. Kenady has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and been invited to give numerous presentations. His interests continue to focus on the surgical treatment of cancer patients, education of medical students and surgical residents, and clinical research trials.

Scan of a Pancreatic tumor

Quote:
“Participation in randomized clinical trials is the best way to impact cancer patient survival rates”
Daniel E. Kenady, MD, FACS