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Single Fathers Due to Cancer featured in the Triangle Tribune
The article profiles Russell Tatum, a father who found emotional support for himself and his family through the UNC Lineberger-supported group designed for fathers who have lost a spouse to cancer.
Pignone selected for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Michael Pignone will join fellow experts in evidence-based medicine from many health-related fields to rigorously review existing peer-reviewed evidence and evaluating the benefits and harms of preventive services.
Preclinical study shows potential of new technologies to detect response to cancer therapy earlier
Preclinical study shows potential of new technologies to detect response to cancer therapy earlier
Towlettes clean up difficult-to-remove anticancer drugs from surfaces
A set of towlettes developed by two researchers at Carolina can safely remove difficult-to-clean anticancer drugs commonly found on surfaces in hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and labs. The product, called Hazardous Drug Clean – or HDClean – addresses the growing concern regarding the safety of health care workers who frequently handle these potentially dangerous drugs.
Anders and Perou named Health Care Heroes by Triangle Business Journal
The Triangle Business Journal has named two UNC Lineberger members as finalists for the 2013 Health Care Heroes Awards.
UNC Lineberger partnership with N.C. community colleges promotes health
North Carolina’s community colleges are important settings for educating and training our citizens. Can they also play a role in preventing cancer? A group of UNC researchers recently looked into the question of whether community colleges could spread the latest evidence-based cancer and wellness information to the thousands of employees and students of the state’s community college system.
Ranney and Goldstein publish News and Observer editorial on smoking
Leah Ranney, PhD, associate director of the UNC Tobacco Prevention and Evaluation Program, and Adam Goldstein, MD, professor in UNC Family Medicine and director of the Tobacco Prevention and Evaluation Program, published the following editorial on the social benefits of anti-smoking policies and tobacco-use prevention programs:
Damania lab discovers gene that suppresses herpesviruses
Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) hide within the worldwide human population. While dormant in the vast majority of those infected, these active herpesviruses can develop into several forms of cancer. In an effort to understand and eventually develop treatments for these viruses, researchers at the University of North Carolina have identified a family of human genes known as Tousled-like kinases (TLKs) that play a key role in the suppression and activation of these viruses.
Basch appointed to NCI Board of Scientific Advisors
Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, Director of Cancer Outcomes Research at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been appointed by the Director of the National Cancer Institute to serve on the Board of Scientific Advisors (BSA).
Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening: Values and Techniques Shape Decisions
What’s most important to a man as he decides whether or not to undergo prostate-specific antigen- PSA- screening for prostate cancer? What does he value most about the screening? And what’s the best way to present the information to help him make an appropriate decision for himself?
Sharpless lab uses luminescent mice to track cancer and aging in real-time
In a study published in the January 18 issue of Cell, researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new method to visualize aging and tumor growth in mice using a gene closely linked to these processes.
Melanoma Patient Day draws strong crowd
More than 150 physicians and patients gathered February 6th and 7th to learn more about melanoma. Melanoma Patient Day, February 6, was a half-day symposium sponsored by the Melanoma Research Foundation, the UNC Division of Surgical Oncology and the UNC Department of Dermatology. Meeting co-chairs were Drs. David Ollila, professor of surgery, and Nancy Thomas, Robert Alan and Irene Briggaman Distinguished Professor of Dermatology.
Redinbo discovers a superbug's secret to antibiotic resistance
Worldwide, many strains of the bacterium Staphyloccocus aureus are already resistant to all antibiotics except vancomycin. But as bacteria are becoming resistant to this once powerful antidote, S. aureus has moved one step closer to becoming an unstoppable killer. Now, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have not only identified the mechanism by which vancomycin resistance spreads from one bacterium to the next, but also have suggested ways to potentially stop the transfer.
Endeavors - Genetic Junk or Jewels
UNC researchers find a way to unlock the secrets of DNA’s dark matter.
Study of human specimen collections in the US offers first look at their huge diversity
A new study from the University of North Carolina published January 25, 2013 in the journal Genome Medicine reveals the huge diversity of U.S. biobanks and also raises questions about the best way to manage and govern them
UNC researchers awarded Golfers Against Cancer grants
The Triad Golfers Against Cancer has awarded two grants to researchers at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center totaling $65,000.
Immune cell suicide alarm helps destroy escaping bacteria
A University of North Carolina School of Medicine study may have implications for thwarting the effects of bioterrorism attack with lethal microbes, as well as finding a way to save people in septic shock, an overwhelming bacterial infection of the blood.
Gershon brain tumor research featured in The Scientist
The Scientist Magazine has featured recent research by Timothy Gershon, MD, PhD, on the link between brain tumors and glycolysis.
UCRF 2012 Innovation Awards announced
The 2012 University Cancer Research Fund Innovation Awards recognize six University of North Carolina researchers for groundbreaking cancer research. The UCRF Innovation Awards are designed to support innovation, collaboration and cancer-focused science across a broad spectrum of the cancer-research community at UNC.
Sharpless interviewed on NPR's State of Things about aging/cancer mouse model
Norman Sharpless, MD, Wellcome Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research and Deputy Cancer Center Director, discussed the development of a mouse model to study aging and cancer with WUNC's Frank Stasio.
