Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
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UNC physician experts call for systems-based approach to prostate cancer screening decisions
Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, and Marc Bjurlin, DO, MSc, call for shared decision-making about prostate cancer screening to be built into health care systems, not left to individual clinicians alone, in a new editorial in the Journal of Urology.
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Saif Khairat to serve as chief AI officer
Saif Khairat, PhD, MPH, FAMIA, School of Nursing professor and UNC Lineberger member, will shepherd Carolina’s vision of ensuring that the invention, use and governance of AI serves the public good.
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UNC Lineberger members to present at American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
UNC Lineberger members will share their latest research findings and clinical insights during the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago, taking place May 30 – June 3.
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UNC study shows strong patient response to at-home colorectal cancer screening
A new analysis of clinical trial data led by Anisha P. Ganguly, MD, MPH, has proven that mailed fecal immunochemical tests can drastically increase colorectal cancer screening by 18% across multiple racial/ethnic groups.
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Brewer receives American Cancer Society’s Volunteer Leadership Award
The ACS has honored Noel Brewer, PhD, with its Volunteer Leadership Award, which recognizes those who have taken on major volunteer leadership roles for ACS or have given many years of exceptional service across the organization.
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Updated alcohol warning labels may prompt people to cut back
New labels on alcoholic beverages warning of specific disease risks, including cancer and liver disease, could better motivate reduced drinking, according to a new study.
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UNC Gynecologic Oncology faculty honored at 2026 National SGO Meeting
Victoria Bae-Jump, MD, PhD, was awarded the SGO Legacy of Impact Award in recognition of her sustained research contributions to gynecologic cancer care. Olivia Lara, MD, MS, and Ben Albright, MD, MS, were each awarded research grants.
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UNC Lineberger and UNC faculty and trainees scheduled to present findings at American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting
UNC Lineberger researchers will present findings, chair sessions, lead session discussions and share their perspectives in topical forums and education sessions during the AACR Annual Meeting.
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UNC researchers publish findings in JAMA Network Open about the impact of diagnostic wait time on ovarian cancer survival
Led by a team of UNC researchers, this study explored the relationship between survival and how quickly patients are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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Investigating approaches to make lung cancer screening more effective
To better understand the burdens of false-positive lung cancer screenings and ways to mitigate them, the NCI awarded UNC Lineberger researchers a $3.2 million grant to identify the potential harms of false-positive results at the patient, clinician, and facility levels.
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UNC named organizational member of the American Cancer Society National Prostate Cancer Roundtable
Members participate in strategy development, professional education, and implementation efforts designed to influence policy, improve clinical practice, and promote evidence-based care across the prostate cancer continuum.
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“Data for everyone”: A new cancer dashboard launches at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC Lineberger has launched a resource for downloadable, shareable, and aggregated health data, which will help researchers, policymakers and healthcare providers better respond to concerning cancer trends and health needs throughout the state.
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Alcohol warning labels may not be reaching US adults, new research suggests
Findings from a study by UNC Lineberger’s Marissa Hall, PhD, and colleagues suggest the current US alcohol warning label may no longer be an effective tool for communicating alcohol-related health risks to consumers.
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Allison Lazard and Melissa Gilkey named co-leaders of UNC Lineberger’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Allison Lazard, PhD, and Melissa Gilkey, PhD, will co-lead the UNC Lineberger Cancer Prevention and Control Program, joining long-time program co-leader Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, FASCO.
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Community Advisory Board engages NC communities in the fight against cancer
UNC Lineberger’s Community Advisory Board works to make sure cancer research reflects community needs across the state, and to raise public awareness of cancer’s signs and symptoms.