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Caroline Thompson, PhD, MPH, and colleagues published study findings that more than one in four older adults are diagnosed with cancer inside an emergency department and that their chances of surviving the first year are significantly lower.

Pengda Liu was presented a $40,000 check from the Strides for Sarcoma Foundation.

Pengda Liu, PhD, was awarded $40,000 from the Strides for Sarcoma Foundation to support his work developing novel antibody-drug conjugates to facilitate the clinical translation of new targeted therapies for Ewing sarcoma.

Collage of images from the symposium, including presenters and attendees.

The 49th Annual UNC Lineberger Scientific Symposium focused on emerging discoveries in RNA biology and their potential to advance cancer research and treatment. The event also featured a poster session and the inaugural Earp Lecture, a new endowed lectureship.

Headshots of Xiaodong Wang and Pengda Liu.

Xiaodong Wang, PhD, and Pengda Liu, PhD, were awarded a $3.8 million NCI grant to develop a promising targeted treatment for a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer.

Caterina Gallippi in a research lab with an ultrasound machine.

Caterina Gallippi, PhD, is a biomedical engineer advancing ultrasound innovations to help clinicians detect and monitor disease in real time without radiation, supporting faster, more accessible care for cancer and other conditions.

Headshots of Andrew Moon and Louise Henderson.

Andrew Moon, MD, MPH, and Louise Henderson, PhD, were awarded $400,000 for their new study on the early detection of liver cancer in patients with advanced types of liver disease.

The new grant will support Melissa Troester, PhD, MPH, and her recent advances in spatial biology, which helps understand how distances between cancer cells and immune cells alter breast cancer outcomes.

Ann Herndon with her two grandsons at a family gathering.

Participating in research provided Ann Herndon access to new medications for multiple myeloma.

Headshots of the five faculty awardees of the Hettleman Prize.

The annual Hettleman Prizes have been awarded to promising faculty members who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research, including UNC Lineberger members Daniel Dominguez, PhD, and Carmina G. Valle, PhD, MPH.

UNC Lineberger's Bridgette Thom, PhD, has been recognized by Cancer Health for her efforts to help cancer patients navigate the financial challenges of healthcare.

Category: News from Lineberger

New research from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center links emergency cancer diagnoses to significantly lower survival

Liu Lab receives Maia James Sarcoma Innovation Grant Award

Scientific symposium highlights advances in RNA research and cancer therapeutics

Advancing new Ewing sarcoma therapy

Rooted: Caterina Gallippi

UNC Lineberger researchers advance early-stage liver cancer detection and treatments

Troester receives Leadership Grant from Susan G. Komen

Clinical trial for multiple myeloma means more time with grandsons

2026 Hettleman Prizes awarded to five exceptional early-career faculty

Cancer Health honors Thom for cancer financial toxicity research