MD
Professor, Oncology
Associate Fellowship Program Director
UNC-Chapel Hill
Clinical Research
Meet Frances Collichio
Area of Interest
Frances Collichio, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in complex skin cancers.
Dr. Collichio is a clinician educator whose main academic mission is to advance educational processes and education for the next generation of internists and oncologists.
As a clinician, she is passionate about caring for people and their families. She sas been a member of the Complex Skin Cancer Program since 2003 and was part of many trials that led to advances in care for patients with melanoma. She is internationally recognized for her research and clinical use oncolytic viruses to treat cancer.
Awards and Honors
- Fellow of American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2023
- Inpatient attending physician of the year, 2022
- Commitment to Caring Award, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Association of Subspecialty Professors Eric G. Neilson, MD, Leadership in Specialty Internal Medicine Award, 2020
News and Stories
Mother honors daughter’s legacy by raising awareness
Peggy Morrell is raising funds for breast cancer research to honor the legacy and leadership of her daughter, Tracey Roberson.
Melanoma patient has bright outlook after bout with cancer
A melanoma diagnosis started Bob Harding on a cancer journey that brought him to the experts at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital.
