Week of Events
UNC Lineberger Scientific Retreat
UNC Lineberger Scientific Retreat
The 2020 UNC Lineberger Scientific Retreat will take place as a virtual meeting via Zoom. The meeting is free but registration is required. Agenda 12:10 p.m. Introduction David Darr, MS, MBA 12:15 p.m. State of the Center Shelley Earp, MD 12:40 p.m. Comprehensive Cancer Support Program Don Rosenstein, MD 1:00 p.m. Talk 1 – New … Read more
Glasshalfull Fundraiser
Glasshalfull Fundraiser
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
Caregiver Conversations
Caregiver Conversations
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
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: The Collaborative Care Model in Oncology
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: The Collaborative Care Model in Oncology
Christine Beran, MD. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
Patient Centered Care Lecture: If You Have to Ask, You Can’t Afford It – Addressing Financial Toxicity Among NC Cancer Patients
Patient Centered Care Lecture: If You Have to Ask, You Can’t Afford It – Addressing Financial Toxicity Among NC Cancer Patients
Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH, and Don Rosenstein, MD, will discuss current concepts related to “financial toxicity” and how this applies to cancer care delivery in North Carolina. Current research including interventions in development to mitigate financial toxicity will also be reviewed. This lecture will offer free CNE, ACPE and ASRT continuing education credits.
Health Disparities and Precision Medicine Mini-symposium and Forum
Health Disparities and Precision Medicine Mini-symposium and Forum
This event will feature interactive presentations by Victoria Bae-Jump MD, PhD, “Racial Disparities and Underlying Molecular Subtypes in Endometrial Cancer;” Sam Cykert MD, “Building Systems to Combat Black-White Disparities in Cancer Treatment: The Case of Precision Medicine;” and Kirsten Nyrop PhD, “Weight and Weight Gain in Black and White Women with Early Breast Cancer within … Read more
UNC Lineberger Weekly Seminar Series: Chewing through the fat – Metabolic Regulation of Anti-Tumor Immunity
UNC Lineberger Weekly Seminar Series: Chewing through the fat – Metabolic Regulation of Anti-Tumor Immunity
Susan Kaech, PhD, Professor and Director, NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis, NOMIS Foundation Chair, Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Jenny Ting, PhD.