October 22, 2015
UNC School of Medicine Names Inaugural Yang Family Biomedical Scholars
The award, made possible through a donation from Lenovo chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang, recognizes the research achievements of young tenured faculty.
Yearly Archives: 2015
October 19, 2015
UNC Cancer Care: Lifting Patients Up
In the recent U.S. News and World Report rankings of America’s Best Hospitals, UNC Hospitals was nationally ranked in five of the 16 specialties. In this series by UNC School of Medicine, a closer look is taken at these specialties to learn more about what makes them so outstanding.
October 19, 2015
Most HPV-positive head and neck cancer patients cancer-free with lower intensity chemo and radiation
A study led by a UNC Lineberger researcher found that lower doses of chemotherapy and radiation produced complete pathologic responses in 86 percent of a group of HPV-positive patients.
October 19, 2015
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center receives $10 million commitment to support cancer research
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today announced a $10 million gift commitment to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center from Ken and Cheryl Williams of Burlington, N.C. The couple has designated their gift for the Ken and Cheryl Williams Fund for Venture Initiatives at UNC Lineberger, the state’s only public comprehensive cancer center.
October 15, 2015
Study by UNC Lineberger scientist details role of tumor suppressor
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are working to better understand the cell-to-cell signaling that can cause precancerous polyps in the colon when signaling goes awry. In a study published in the open-access journal eLife, they describe the role of a key tumor suppressor protein called APC in helping to keep cells in the colon crypts from growing out of control.
October 15, 2015
Tom and Nancy Chewning: Looking at cancer in a whole new light
After Tom and Nancy Chewning's daughter, Wilson, was diagnosed with breast cancer, they began to research the best treatment options for her. Their search led them to UNC Lineberger and Dr. Lisa Carey. Now with Wilson cancer-free, the Chewnings are investing in the Dr. Lisa Carey Fund for Breast Cancer Innovations so that others may also benefit from the most cutting-edge breast cancer research and treatment.
October 14, 2015
UNC Lineberger-led study finds higher vitamin D and calcium intake does not reduce colorectal polyp risk
A UNC Lineberger-led study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that vitamin D and calcium supplements do not reduce the risk of colorectal adenomas, which are benign tumors that can evolve into colorectal cancer.
October 14, 2015
NCI global health director speaks on global cancer burden at lecture co-hosted by UNC Lineberger
UNC Lineberger co-hosted Ted Trimble, MD, MPH, director of the Center for Global Health at the National Cancer Institute, for the inaugural Global Oncology Lecture, held Oct. 1 at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
October 13, 2015
UNC Lineberger postdoctoral researchers honored at Postdoc-Faculty Research Day
The 40th annual Postdoc-Faculty Research Day drew approximately 150 people to the William & Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education on Sept. 30 for spoken presentations and a poster session by UNC Lineberger postdoctoral fellows.
October 13, 2015
Four honored with UNC Oncology Excellence Awards
Four members of the UNC Health Care staff have been awarded the 2015 UNC Oncology Excellence Awards. The award recipients in the nursing category are Kathryn Broach, RN, BSN, OCN and Anna Kate Owens, MSN, RN, FNP-BC. Winners inthe service category are Lesley Michael Hoyle, BS, CMD, RTT and Cindy Rogers, JD. Combined, these professionals have dedicated more than 30 years of service in oncology at UNC. Honorees will be recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4-5 p.m., in the N.C. Cancer Hospital Main Lobby.