Melissa Green, MPH, deputy director for recruitment and communications for Clinical Scholars, a program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This semester-long series is taught by cancer biologists, physicians, public health experts and other cancer specialists from NCCU, UNC-Chapel Hill and NC A&T, and is aimed at medical students.
Melissa Green, MPH, will provide an overview of traditional and novel cancer treatments, including immunotherapy. She will also discuss cancer clinical trials and minority recruitment in cancer clinical trials and research. This semester-long series is taught by cancer biologists, physicians, public health experts and other cancer specialists from NCCU, UNC-Chapel Hill and NC A&T.
Every Tuesday, Glasshalfull in Carrboro donates 10 percent of their sales to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Drop in for a glass of wine or dinner for a great cause! Glasshalfull is a contemporary American restaurant, bar, and wine shop located in Carrboro, North Carolina. Its food selection is influenced by the cuisine of the … Read more
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly … Read more
Presenter Catherine Swift, MSW, is a clinical social worker with the UNC Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. This is a weekly presentation regarding … Read more
Dominika James, MD, from the UNC Anesthesiology Department in affiliation with UNC Lineberger, will describe effects of regional and neuraxial perioperative blocks on cancer outcomes. This lecture will offer free CME, CNE, ACPE and ASRT continuing education credits.
Clayton Yates, PhD, is a professor at Tuskegee University in the Department of Biology and Center for Cancer Research, and is the director of Center for Biomedical Research. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Bernard Weissman, PhD. The goal of the UNC Lineberger Seminar Series is to bring outstanding cancer researchers to present their current findings to … Read more
Rebecca Fry, PhD, will discuss environmental issues that impact all populations (especially minority or marginalized populations) and how these issues relate to the development of cancer. She will also discuss environmental issues in North Carolina (ex: coal ash) and global issues. This semester-long series is taught by cancer biologists, physicians, public health experts and other cancer … Read more
She ROCKS was founded to bring awareness to ovarian cancer through funding groundbreaking research at UNC Lineberger and by helping patients who are undergoing treatment in their communities. Mark your calendars for the She ROCKS The Triad’s 3rd annual fundraising event, which has moved to a fundraiser dinner to a virtual format. More details forthcoming. … Read more
Every Tuesday, Glasshalfull in Carrboro donates 10 percent of their sales to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Drop in for a glass of wine or dinner for a great cause! Glasshalfull is a contemporary American restaurant, bar, and wine shop located in Carrboro, North Carolina. Its food selection is influenced by the cuisine of the … Read more
