Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
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Helping patients navigate cancer through treatment and beyond
Bill Wood, MD, MPH, is using real-world data to help make cancer patients’ health care journeys smoother and less stressful.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Center of Excellence launched
The UNC Lineberger Patient-Reported Outcomes Center of Excellence recently held its inaugural retreat to discuss the center’s goals and research priorities.
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Nielsen selected for NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program
Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, was selected by the National Academy of Medicine to participate in the 2024 class of the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program.
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Basch honored as a ‘Giant of Cancer Care’
OncLive named Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, FASCO, as one of the 2024 Giants of Cancer Care for his pioneering research in the field of patient-reported outcomes.
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UNC researchers to present at American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting
UNC and UNC Lineberger researchers and trainees will be presenting talks and participating in scientific and educational panels and discussions on the latest cancer research at the ASCO Annual Meeting.
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Bell serves on AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report steering committee
UNC Lineberger’s Ronny Bell, PhD, MS, is a member of the steering committee that oversaw the development of the American Association for Cancer Research’s Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024.
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UNC Lineberger names Bell associate director of Cancer Care Access and Excellence
Ronny Bell, PhD, MS, has been appointed associate director of Cancer Care Access and Excellence at UNC Lineberger, a role that seeks to end cancer disparities for North Carolinians and beyond.
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Editorial underscores need to pair lung cancer screening with comprehensive smoking cessation support
Kimberly Shoenbill, MD, PhD, MS, and Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, outline the need for health professionals to work collaboratively to optimize tobacco cessation treatment in patients undergoing lung cancer screening.
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UNC researchers present at American Association for Cancer Research’s 115th Annual Meeting
Researchers and trainees from UNC and UNC Lineberger at will present more than 30 talks and participate in scientific and educational panels and discussions on the latest cancer research.
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A few minutes with Ronny Bell, PhD, MS
Ronny Bell, PhD, MS, continues to serve his community and give back to the native population that he cares for deeply, personally and professionally.
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Menthol cigarette bans could lead nearly a quarter of smokers to quit
Sarah Mills, PhD, led a study team that examined the effects of banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, finding that it could lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates.
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Pink ribbon marketing on alcohol reveals need for ‘pinkwashing’ awareness
Marissa Hall, PhD, and colleagues published study findings on pink ribbon marketing done by companies whose products have a direct link to breast cancer, such as alcohol.
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UNC Lineberger named as a national research hub for NIH cancer screening study
UNC Lineberger has been selected for the newly launched Cancer Screening Research Network, which will evaluate promising and emerging cancer screening technologies.
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Roberson awarded grant to promote family health history sharing, increase cancer prevention and early detection among Black Americans
The grant will support Mya Roberson, PhD, MSPH, to develop culturally responsive educational content aimed at increasing cancer family history sharing, genetic testing knowledge, and awareness among Black families.
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UNC Hospitals recognized for commitment to quality cancer care
The American College of Surgeons has named UNC Hospitals as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner for participating in two of its quality programs.