Nutrition and Cancer Care is a new course designed for adults who have been recently diagnosed with cancer (patients do not have to be in active treatment). Classes are held both in person and virtually, and are held monthly. These hour-long classes are led by our oncology dietitians. Interested patients should contact the Patient & … Continued
Speaker: Tyvette Hilliard, PhD, research assistant professor, University of Notre Dame. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register in advance if attending virtually.
Caring for a family member or friend with cancer can be extremely daunting. Being a patient advocate, preparing meals, managing medications, providing transportation to medical visits, communicating with family members, and much more. Caregiver Conversations is a program sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital and is designed … Continued
The Sharing Hope group is an ongoing video support group for patients with recurrent or metastatic cancer. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Share your experiences, listen to others, and get support through these drop-in sessions. Please register to attend. If this is your first time attending a video … Continued
Speaker: Oliver Bell, PhD, assistant professor, biochemistry & molecular medicine and stem cell and regenerative medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Stephen Frye, PhD. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
Speaker: Kevin Pruitt, PhD, aΩssociate professor, Childers-Fralick Chair in Basic Cancer Research, Dept. of Immunology and Molecular Biology, Texas Tech University. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register in advance if attending virtually.
This keynote speaker will be Nada Jabado, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada.
The Cancer Research Equity and Equity Through Engagement (C.R.E.A.T.E.) initiative is hosting a free three-part seminar series for patients and caregivers about clinical trials in March. Learn the facts, dispel the myths, and hear from experts. Introduction to Clinical Trials Learn more about clinical trials – what they are, the role cancer research plays in … Continued
Speaker: Laura Torrente, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Moffitt Cancer Center. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
Caring for a family member or friend with cancer can be extremely daunting. Being a patient advocate, preparing meals, managing medications, providing transportation to medical visits, communicating with family members, and much more. Caregiver Conversations is a program sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital and is designed … Continued
The Coping with Cancer group is an ongoing video support group for patients undergoing first-time cancer treatment. The group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Share your experiences, listen to others, and get support through these drop-in sessions. Please register to attend. If this is your first time attending a video … Continued
Speaker: Shamini Jain, PhD. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
Speakers: Erin E. Kent, PhD, MSc, and Loretta Muss, RN, BA. This webinar offers free NCPD/CNE, ACPE, ASRT and CTR continuing education credits.
Speaker: Niki Newell, PhD, territory account manager, PacBio. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
The Cancer Research Equity and Equity Through Engagement (C.R.E.A.T.E.) initiative is hosting a free three-part seminar series for patients and caregivers about clinical trials in March. Learn the facts, dispel the myths, and hear from experts. Taking Part in Clinical Trials This seminar will explore more of the patient’s experience when taking part in a … Continued
Finding Wellness After Cancer is a free wellness workshop for adult cancer survivors and their caregivers after treatment. At the session, learn from experts about how to move forward and positively impact your life.
Speakers: Michael Emanuele, PhD — "Ubiquitin signaling in cell cycle control and cancer proliferation" Philip Spanheimer, MD — "Tamoxifen response at single cell resolution in primary human breast tumors"
Speaker: Valerie O’Brien, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
Caring for a family member or friend with cancer can be extremely daunting. Being a patient advocate, preparing meals, managing medications, providing transportation to medical visits, communicating with family members, and much more. Caregiver Conversations is a program sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital and is designed … Continued
The Sharing Hope group is an ongoing video support group for patients with recurrent or metastatic cancer. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Share your experiences, listen to others, and get support through these drop-in sessions. Please register to attend. If this is your first time attending a video … Continued
Speaker: Sasha E. Knowlton, MD. Advanced Practice Provider webinars are created and coordinated by Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, in partnership with the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network. This webinar offers free NCPD/CNE continuing education credits.
The Cancer Research Equity and Equity Through Engagement (C.R.E.A.T.E.) initiative is hosting a free three-part seminar series for patients and caregivers about clinical trials in March. Learn the facts, dispel the myths, and hear from experts. Taking Part in Clinical Trials This seminar will explore more of the patient’s experience when taking part in a … Continued
Speaker: Blessing Bassey-Archibong, PhD, research associate, department of cell biology, University of Alberta. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
Stronger Together Support Group A wellness community for people affected by cancer Stronger Together is a monthly support group to discuss how cancer and its treatment has affected your health and well-being. Any person who has received a cancer diagnosis is welcome to join us. The group meets every third Thursday of the month from … Continued
Speaker: H. Kay Chung, PhD. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
Speaker: Yuan Gao, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow/Vakoc Lab, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually. Refreshments will be provided.
Caring for a family member or friend with cancer can be extremely daunting. Being a patient advocate, preparing meals, managing medications, providing transportation to medical visits, communicating with family members, and much more. Caregiver Conversations is a program sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital and is designed … Continued
The Coping with Cancer group is an ongoing video support group for patients undergoing first-time cancer treatment. The group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Share your experiences, listen to others, and get support through these drop-in sessions. Please register to attend. If this is your first time attending a video … Continued
Emily Ray, MD, MPH, from the UNC Lineberger Breast Oncology group, will describe relevant updates in systemic therapy for breast cancers for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina. This webinar offers free CME, NCPD/CNE, ACPE, ASRT and CTR continuing education credits.
Speaker: David Raulet, PhD, Esther and Wendy Schekman Chair of Basic Cancer Biology, professor of immunology and pathogenesis, faculty director of Immunotherapeutics and Vaccine Research Initiative, University of California, Berkeley. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Jenny Ting, PhD. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
Join us for the ZTA Franklin 5K, benefiting breast cancer research and awareness. This event supports local and national breast cancer organizations, including UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The Blue Ribbon Run is an annual event raising money and awareness for a cure for colorectal cancer, while helping North Carolina families affected by this disease. The event was founded in 2011 to honor two Wilmington, NC, moms, Julie M. Brown and Christina Gianoplus. The Blue Ribbon Run has established an endowment in their … Continued
Nutrition and Cancer Care is a new course designed for adults who have been recently diagnosed with cancer (patients do not have to be in active treatment). Classes are held both in person and virtually, and are held monthly. These hour-long classes are led by our oncology dietitians. Interested patients should contact the Patient & … Continued
GiveUNC is a day like no other in support of a place like no other. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 — UNC-Chapel Hill’s annual day of giving. Join thousands of alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty and staff by giving to the areas of campus that mean the most to you. By participating … Continued
Caring for a family member or friend with cancer can be extremely daunting. Being a patient advocate, preparing meals, managing medications, providing transportation to medical visits, communicating with family members, and much more. Caregiver Conversations is a program sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital and is designed … Continued
The Sharing Hope group is an ongoing video support group for patients with recurrent or metastatic cancer. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Share your experiences, listen to others, and get support through these drop-in sessions. Please register to attend. If this is your first time attending a video … Continued
Speaker: Wendy Lichtenthal, MD. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
Presenters: Drs. Behrous Davani, Tiffany Wallace, and Anil Wallace The three objectives for this session are: 1. Explore effective approaches to writing a specific aims page 2. Effective strategies for writing a competitive and convincing research strategy 3. Learn how to craft a winning biosketch The seminar is free but registration is required.
Speaker: Yang Shi, PhD, professor of epigenetics, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Medicine. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Greg Wang, PhD, and Brian Strahl, PhD. This presentation will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Please register if attending virtually.
