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UNC Lineberger researcher helps build next-generation cancer model resource

Katherine A. Hoadley, PhD, was part of an international research effort that created hundreds of patient-derived cancer models that closely reflect the molecular features of patients’ original tumors. Read more
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Building better CAR T-cells for cancer treatment

UNC Lineberger’s Advanced Cellular Therapeutics Facility is helping to improve personalized CAR T-cell therapy for patients in North Carolina and around the world. Read more
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UNC study develops data-driven tool to help oncologists identify high-risk periods for metastatic breast cancer patients

Research led by Emily Ray, MD, developed a new prognostic model using routine clinical data to flag declining health and support timelier, patient-centered care. Read more
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Tan leads CDC-funded study to improve prostate cancer screening conversations

Ray Tan, MD, is leading a new research initiative aimed at improving how patients and healthcare providers make decisions about prostate cancer screening. The project, known as TRUST-PSA, has been… Read more
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Preparing a new generation to transform cancer research

A five-year funding renewal will extend the Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology Training Program’s work preparing future scientists to improve cancer detection and treatment through nanotechnology. Read more
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Troester named distinguished professor

Melissa Troester, PhD, has been named the Barbara Sorenson Hulka Distinguished Professor in Cancer Epidemiology at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She serves at the associate director… Read more
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