April 6, 2020
Sanoff co-authors viewpoint in JAMA Oncology
The viewpoint detailed strategies for expanding the concept of precision oncology beyond tailored drug delivery to include other aspects of health care.
Category: News from Lineberger
April 6, 2020
Patient’s experiences with cancer lead to career change
Since her cancer diagnosis, Caterri Woodrum left an executive position in the arts and now focuses on health care and health coaching to help others.
March 31, 2020
Researchers look to next generation genetic sequencing for deeper understanding of COVID-19
Dirk Dittmer, PhD, and colleagues are exploring use of next generation sequencing to help ensure accuracy in novel coronavirus diagnostics.
March 27, 2020
Rose receives NCI grant
UNC Lineberger's Tracy Rose, MD, MPH, received a National Cancer Institute K08 grant for her study on muscle-invasive urothelial cancer.
March 27, 2020
It takes a community: Cancer care a team effort for UNC Lineberger outreach office
UNC Lineberger’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement works to better understand and serve the cancer needs of North Carolinians.
March 23, 2020
Williams published in International Journal of Drug Policy
Rebecca S. Williams, PhD, MHS, was first author of a study that found online vendors of kratom products have poor age verification practices and low adherence to restrictions in the United States.
March 23, 2020
Breast Cancer Alliance awards Liu 2020 Young Investigator grant
The $125,000 award will support the Liu lab in investigating a specific therapeutic target in basal-like breast cancer, an aggressive breast cancer type.
March 23, 2020
Weiss presents clinical findings at 2020 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium
Jared Weiss, MD, shared preliminary findings from a study using a combination of therapies for patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
March 20, 2020
Alexander co-authors study in Lancet Oncology
This was the first peer-reviewed study of venetoclax in a pediatric population, and first study using the drug with intensive acute myeloid leukemia chemotherapy.
March 19, 2020
E-cigarette users had substances linked to bladder cancer in urine, review finds
An analysis of multiple studies found substances with a strong link to bladder cancer in the urine of e-cigarette and tobacco users.