Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
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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.
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Researchers awarded $11.2M grant to close endometrial cancer survival gap
The National Cancer Institute has awarded a Cancer Health Disparities Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Endometrial Cancer grant to UNC Lineberger’s Victoria Bae-Jump, MD, PhD, and Hazel Nichols, PhD.
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Oncology nursing fellowship graduates its 10th class
The UNC Lineberger-Sylvia Lauterborn and Warren Trent Piver Oncology Nursing Fellowship program celebrated its 10th anniversary and honored its latest class of fellows.
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UNC Lineberger launches study to evaluate multi-cancer detection tests
UNC Lineberger is recruiting participants for the Vanguard Study, which is evaluating a new type of blood test that screens for several types of cancer. This is the first study of the Cancer Screening Research Network.
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Graphic warnings on little cigars and cigarillos drive higher quit rates, UNC study shows
Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, and colleagues report that graphic health warnings on little cigars and cigarillos significantly increase users’ intentions to quit and promote behaviors linked to tobacco cessation.
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Stein discusses latest advances in sarcoma treatment, research
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Jake Stein, MD, MPH, shares that recent advances in targeted therapies, immunotherapy and radiation techniques are improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with this group of cancers.
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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.