People Profiles Archives - UNC Lineberger

Katie Morgan, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist working with neuro-oncology and genitourinary-oncology patients at the N.C. Cancer Hospital. It was during her father's four-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, that she found her calling in pharmacy. To honor her father and others who are fighting brain cancer, Morgan is running in the Head for the Cure 5K, which will be held Sept. 8 in Chapel Hill. Through her team, Ron’s Space Rangers, she is working to raise money for brain cancer research.

Stephen and Susan Frye. Credit: Rachel Frye.

After a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Stephen Frye, PhD, joined the UNC faculty in 2007 with the goal of partnering with physician-scientists to develop new cancer therapeutics. We recently sat down with Frye to talk about his love of chemistry, his interest in writing, and his desire to break the 50 mph barrier on his bicycle. He also shared that he and his wife will ride 60 miles on a tandem bicycle to support Team UNC Lineberger in The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer this May.

During the last two decades, Melissa Mack has had a hand in planning just about every major research event at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as helping with the operations of the main administrative office. Her passion for UNC Lineberger is infectious. Though she isn't planning to leave anytime soon, she said her love for cooking could lead her to opening a café one day.

A desire to give back has led breast cancer survivor Regina Jones to volunteer at the N.C. Cancer Hospital, UNC Lineberger’s clinical home. Jones is a member of the Patient & Family Advisory Council, or PFAC, which is composed of patients, family members, survivors, caregivers and staff who work together to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care.

Chad Pecot, MD, is a UNC Lineberger member and an assistant professor in the UNC School of Medicine.

Chad Pecot, MD, has a unique perspective on cancer. As a physician who specializes in treating lung cancer, he sees the impact cancer and its treatment can have on people and their loved ones. As a scientist, he understands cancer at its most basic level. As a cancer survivor, he knows the challenges of living with a serious health issue.

Matthew Milowsky, MD, is the co-director of the urologic oncology program at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Matthew Milowsky, MD, is a dedicated clinician who treats patients with cancer of the bladder, prostate, kidney, and testes.

Vickie Bae-Jump, MD, PhD, is focused on advancing knowledge about gynecologic cancers in the lab and clinic.

In time for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with UNC Lineberger’s Vickie Bae-Jump, MD, PhD, a researcher and physician in the UNC School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Bae-Jump will be speaking Oct. 11 at the She ROCKS luncheon in Wilmington that raises money for ovarian cancer research.

Category: People Profiles

A few minutes with Katie Morgan, PharmD

A few minutes with Stephen Frye, PhD

A few minutes with Melissa Mack

A few minutes with Regina Jones

A few minutes with Chad Pecot, MD

A few minutes with Matthew Milowsky, MD

A few minutes with Vickie Bae-Jump, MD, PhD