This group offers support for those currently providing care to a loved one. Hear about effective caregiving and share experiences in comfortable surroundings. The facilitator has led caregiver support groups for more than 30 years. No registration necessary, just come! The group meets every Monday in the Sunroom at the SECU Hospice Home in Pittsboro. … 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
Join us for an informational session on Ion Torrent Sequencing. The session will highlight the exome, microbiome, and virus sequencing capabilities that the Vironomics Core has to offer. This session is open to to UNC Lineberger members, and limited to 20 spaces. Hosted by Dirk Dittmer, PhD. To RSVP, please email Tischan Seltzer.
Joshua Zeidner, MD; Associate Professor, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Lineberger’s Leukemia Program offers both diagnostic and therapeutic services by incorporating specialists who have developed expertise from multiple disciplines in the care of blood and marrow cancers. These specialists work as a single … Read more
Thelma M. Escobar, PhD; Postdoctoral Fellow, NYU School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology.
Free monthly educational cancer webinars for the public, led by UNC experts. Topics are presented in plain language that is easy to understand. The topic of this event is "Understanding Ovarian Cancer."
Melissa Bondy, PhD; Professor and Chair, Epidemiology and Population Health, Co-Director, Center for Population Health Sciences, Stanford University; Associate Director, Population Sciences, Stanford Cancer Institute. Sponsored by UNC Lineberger Cancer Control Education Program.
James Olzmann, PhD; Associate Professor, UC Berkeley; Investigator, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. The Olzmann lab uses systems biology, chemical biology, and cell biology to study lipotoxicity and lipid homeostasis. They recently discovered a novel pathway for suppressing ferroptosis in diverse cancer cell types, which was published in Nature. Trainees can sign up for lunch by emailing Janice Warrford at … Read more
This group offers support for those currently providing care to a loved one. Hear about effective caregiving and share experiences in comfortable surroundings. The facilitator has led caregiver support groups for more than 30 years. No registration necessary, just come! The group meets every Monday in the Sunroom at the SECU Hospice Home in Pittsboro. … 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
This support group is for mothers after the loss of a spouse. The group focuses on helping your children cope, adjusting your role as a parent, and coping with your own grief. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month, and dinner is provided. You are welcome to bring your children. They will … Read more
Support group for women ages 18 to 45 with breast cancer. For more information, please email Michelle Manning at mmanning@unc.edu
Justin Balko, PharmD, PhD; Associate Professor, Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Hosted by Charles Perou, PhD.
The UNC School of Medicine, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and UNC Center for Health Equity Research are hosting the Inaugural Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium to bring together faculty, staff, students, and the community to highlight and encourage health equity research; promote collaboration and networking; and encourage strategic planning and … Read more
This group offers support for those currently providing care to a loved one. Hear about effective caregiving and share experiences in comfortable surroundings. The facilitator has led caregiver support groups for more than 30 years. No registration necessary, just come! The group meets every Monday in the Sunroom at the SECU Hospice Home in Pittsboro. … 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
For young adults and teens in cancer treatment and their friends, partners and family. No need to RSVP, just show up!
Our dietitians will discuss guidelines for taking steps to eat more healthfully as part of your lifestyle rather than dieting. The luncheon is free and open to any UNC cancer patient, family member or caregiver. The program will take place in the main lobby of the N.C. Cancer Hospital. Please call 984-974-8100 to RSVP by … Read more
Julia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW, OSW-C; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Oncology Outpatient Clinics, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Julia Rodriguez-O’Donnell, LCSW, will discuss ethical and practical considerations related to providing care for undocumented patients with cancer, with particular attention to considerations relevant to cancer care in … Read more
Markus Schober, PhD; Assistant Professor, Departments of Cell Biology and Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, Langone Medical Center. Hosted by Scott Williams, PhD, MS.
Klaus Hahn, PhD; Ronald Thurman Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacology, UNC-Chapel Hill; Molecular Therapeutics, UNC Lineberger.
Canceled Given growing concerns related to COVID-19 and attending public events, we are cancelling the conference. We intend to reschedule the conference for fall 2020. Thank you for your understanding.
Get ready for the 22nd Annual Polar Challenge to Conquer Cancer! Proceeds benefit Dina’s Dynasty Ovarian Cancer Fund, which supports ovarian cancer research at UNC Lineberger. Registration includes cart and green fees, a box lunch, drinks and snacks on the course, and entrance fee to the Polar Party. Registration is now closed. The day begins with … Read more
Canceled Join us for this fun after party for the Polar Challenge Golf Tournament, open to the public! Proceeds benefit Dina’s Dynasty Ovarian Cancer Fund, which supports ovarian cancer research at UNC Lineberger. The Polar Party is open to to the community and will include a silent auction, dinner, drinks and fellowship, all supporting cancer research … Read more
This group offers support for those currently providing care to a loved one. Hear about effective caregiving and share experiences in comfortable surroundings. The facilitator has led caregiver support groups for more than 30 years. No registration necessary, just come! The group meets every Monday in the Sunroom at the SECU Hospice Home in Pittsboro. … 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
This support group is for fathers after the loss of a spouse. The group focuses on helping your children cope, adjusting your role as a parent, and coping with your own grief. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, and dinner is provided. You are welcome to bring your children. They will … Read more
“The Yin-Yang of Immunity in Cancer” Organizers: Jenny Ting, PhD, Lishan Su, PhD, and Albert S. Baldwin, PhD
Jennifer Spring, RD, CSO, LDN; Oncology Dietitian, Outpatient Oncology Nutrition Program, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This lecture will offer free general participation certificates.
“The Yin-Yang of Immunity in Cancer” Organizers: Jenny Ting, PhD, Lishan Su, PhD, and Albert S. Baldwin, PhD
Play For the Cure is a volleyball clinic to introduce elementary students to the sport of volleyball. K through 4th grade students at Woods Charter School are invited to attend. The clinic will be held on Thursday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in the Woods Charter School gym. The clinic series begins on Thursday, … Read more
Due to the rising concerns surrounding the coronavirus, the Franklin 5K has moved to a Virtual Race. You are encouraged to run your own 5K, whether it be in Chapel Hill or around your neighborhood at home, and send in your time and pictures. T-shirts will still be available either through your affiliate in ZTA … Read more
Canceled Cancer Transitions 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. Throughout the workshop, we'll talk about nutritional wellness, physical activity and exercise, coping with stress, and medical management after treatment. Meet other … 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
Frances Collichio, MD; Professor, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Frances Collichio, MD, from the UNC Lineberger melanoma group will describe relevant updates in understanding and managing toxicities of immunotherapies for health care providers throughout the state of North Carolina. This lecture will offer free … Read more
Canceled Yang Shi, PhD; C.H. Waddington Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Cell Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Hosted by Greg Wang, PhD.
The 2020 Blue Ribbon Run 5K benefits colon cancer research at UNC Lineberger. Due to the rising concerns surrounding the coronavirus, the event has moved to a Virtual Race.
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
Aadra Bhatt, PhD; Assistant Professor, Director, Mouse Phase I Unit, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC-Chapel Hill. Conference streamed live: https://cgibd.my.webex.com Meeting #628 698 359 Password: kfEmX6pB Audio connection available: 1-510-338-9438
Postponed Given growing concerns related to COVID-19 and attending public events, we are postponing the symposium. We intend to hold the symposium in spring 2021. Thank you for your understanding. Come learn about the latest developments in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy. The day of talks honors Thomas C. Shea, MD, who recently retired … Read more
