Program News - UNC Lineberger

Social media health intervention wins $3.25 million in NCI funding

Allison Lazard, PhD, and Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, were awarded a $3.25 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to encourage young adults with cancer to seek social support resources.

International panel of experts recommends mindfulness-based interventions to address depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with cancer

Gary Asher, MD, MPH, is co-author of an evidence-based guideline developed by the Society for Integrative Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology that recommends several therapeutic approaches.

Lund, Henderson awarded NCI grant to study impacts of low-dose CT lung cancer screening outside clinical trials

Jennifer Lund, PhD, MSPH, and Louise Henderson, PhD, will use the $1.76 million grant to study the real-world benefits and harms of lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography.

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Researchers identify how cancer hijacks a class of enzyme motif mutations to fuel tumorigenesis

A team of UNC researchers have discovered how colon cancer “hijacks” enzyme motif mutations, a finding that may help identify new targets or directions for cancer treatments.

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Researchers highlight opportunities to improve cancer care for trans patients

Mya Roberson, PhD, MSPH, and Joannie Ivory, MD, MSPH, have co-authored a commentary in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology that outlines steps to improve cancer care for transgender patients.

Goldstein represents UNC at White House Smoking Cessation Forum

Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, traveled to the White House to share his perspective on key elements of a national smoking cessation program, one that cuts across sectors to equitably expand access to resources for people who want to quit smoking.

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Study provides guidance on quality-of-life choices for rectal cancer treatments

A multi-institutional study comparing treatment options for locally advanced rectal cancer while collecting patient-reported treatment side-effects has generated insights patients can use to make more informed quality-of-life treatment choices.

Noar named International Communication Association Fellow

Seth Noar, PhD, was named an ICA Fellow at the 2023 International Communication Association Conference. The honor recognizes distinguished scholarly achievement and contributions to the broad field of communication.

2023 ASCO Annual Meeting June 2-6, 2023 in Chicago, IL

UNC Lineberger research featured at American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting

UNC Lineberger members and trainees will present cancer research findings at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago, June 2-6.

Text messaging proves effective in communicating about colorectal cancer screening, promoting shared decision-making

A study by UNC researchers has demonstrated that text messaging is an effective and well-received tool to communicate about colorectal cancer screening.

Paul A. Godley Health Equity Research Week

UNC Lineberger faculty and staff will present during the Paul A. Godley Health Equity Research Week, June 5-8. The event highlights health equity research across UNC-Chapel Hill and beyond.

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Study finds youth have misperceptions about synthetic nicotine in e-cigarettes

Seth Noar, PhD, Sarah Kowitt, PhD, MPH, and colleagues report in a study that there is widespread uncertainty and misperceptions about the sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth.

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Cervical cancer screening doubles when under-screened women are mailed testing kits

Jennifer Smith, PhD, MPH, Noel Brewer, PhD, and colleagues report mailing HPV self-collection tests and offering assistance to book in-clinic screening appointments to under-screened, low-income women improved cervical cancer screening nearly two-fold compared to scheduling assistance alone.

American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting to feature UNC Lineberger experts, research

UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees will be presenting their research findings and sharing their insights at education sessions during the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting April 14-19.

Arati Prabhakar during the roundtable discussion.

UNC Lineberger hosts White House Chief Science & Technology Advisor

The White House Chief Science and Technology Advisor Arati Prabhakar, MS, PhD, visited Chapel Hill to discuss the fight against cancer at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.