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A call to bridge the gap in cancer clinical trial funding

In a Journal of Clinical Oncology editorial, Yara Abdou, MD, and Norman E. Sharpless, MD, share their concerns about a growing reliance on industry-sponsored cancer clinical trials in the U.S. Read more
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Harnessing natural killer T-cells to advance cancer immunotherapy for solid tumors

Gianpietro Dotti, MD, and Xin Zhou, PhD, report in Nature Cancer that a novel immunotherapy approach utilizing natural killer T (NKT) cells produced significant antitumor activity in solid tumors. Read more
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Center for Triple Negative Breast Cancer retreat highlights research advances, promotes collaborations

UNC Lineberger’s Center for Triple Negative Breast Cancer held its second annual scientific retreat, bringing together faculty, staff, trainees, patient advocates and cancer center leaders. Read more
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Prostate cancer treatment: managing side effects

Urologic oncologist Ray Tan, MD, provides an overview of prostate cancer treatments and their side effects, and encourages talking through different options to make a shared decision. Read more
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Serody and Yeh honored with Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award

Jonathan Serody, MD, and Jen Jen Yeh, MD, were named the 2023 recipients of the Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award, recognizing their significant scientific achievements. Read more
Jack Griffith in his lab with an electron microscope.

Rooted: Jack Griffith

Jack Griffith, PhD, whose work focuses on the use of electron microscopy, has been contributing to research at Carolina for 46 years. Read more
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