Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
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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.
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Carolina researchers find at-home self-collection testing can expand STI and HPV screening
A new study is highlighting a simple but effective way to improve women’s health screenings for women who are often missed by traditional programs.
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UNC Lineberger researchers among world’s most influential in Clarivate 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list
Eleven UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center members were named as 2025 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate for publishing some of the most influential scientific papers during the past decade.
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Building tools to help doctors better track patient symptoms, improve outcomes
Digital reporting technologies created by UNC Lineberger researchers are now being used in North Carolina and across the country to improve care and outcomes for cancer patients.
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Digital health outreach improves lung cancer screening
A new multi-site study has demonstrated that a direct-to-patient digital health program can significantly increase recommended lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals.
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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.