MD
Professor
School of Medicine
UNC-Chapel Hill
Clinical Research
Meet Frances Collichio
Area of Interest
Frances Collichio, MD, is a medical educator who has led programs in cancer education for residents, fellows and faculty around the nation. She is a physician who cares about her patients and their families. She is a clinical researcher who helps conduct studies for patients with melanoma and brain tumors. She has led in the development of Talimogene Laheparepvec, an oncolytic viral therapy for melanoma.
Awards and Honors
- UNC Health Care and Faculty Physicians Carolina Care Excellence Leader, 2019
- ACGME Milestones Committee for Hematology/Oncology, July 2018
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Education Council October, 2017-2019
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.
UNC Lineberger faculty present research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting
UNC Lineberger members will be presenting research findings, providing commentary and leading education sessions at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 58th annual meeting.
