Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Cell Biology Research Program
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UNC researchers unlock new way to help fight skin cancer
Researchers found that inhibiting a problematic protein in the body helps immunotherapies and CAR-T therapy to better fight off melanoma.
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UNC Lineberger faculty members presenting Het Talks during University Research Week
Three UNC Lineberger members will share their research during the Het Talks at UNC-Chapel Hill’s University Research Week, Oct. 20-24.
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UNC honors three cancer center members with 2025 Hettleman Prizes
Sarah Cohen, PhD, Marissa Hall, PhD, and Lindsey James, PhD, were awarded Hettleman Prizes, which recognizes UNC-Chapel Hill early-career faculty who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research.
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UNC researchers discover an enzyme that protects DNA during rapid cell divisions
Michael Emanuele, PhD, and colleagues have discovered that an enzyme called USP37 plays a crucial role in ensuring our cells copy their DNA correctly.
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Five UNC Lineberger members named distinguished professors
Five cancer center members were named distinguished professors, an honor recognizing those who exemplify the highest standards of UNC through their scholarly achievement, teaching excellence and service.
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Jeremy Rich, MD, MHS, MBA, appointed deputy director of research and chief scientific officer
Jeremy Rich, MD, MHS, MBA, is a board-certified neuro-oncologist specializing in the multidisciplinary care of patients with advanced brain tumors. He is the inaugural Deputy Director of Research and Chief Scientific Officer at UNC Lineberger.
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Goldstein elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Bob Goldstein, PhD, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an honorary society that recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals in academia, the arts, business, government and public affairs.
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Researchers develop molecule that targets Ewing sarcoma
Pengda Liu, PhD, and colleagues have created a small molecule that targets and breaks down a protein linked to Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive cancer that mostly affects children and teens.
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UNC Lineberger and UNC faculty and trainees present findings at AACR annual meeting
Nearly 30 UNC Lineberger and UNC faculty and trainees will present findings and participate during the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting in Chicago, April 25-30.
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UNC Lineberger members recognized for highly cited research
Nine UNC Lineberger members wrote some of the most influential scientific papers in the past decade, according to an independent analysis of research publications.