September 27, 2023
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Category: News from Lineberger
September 27, 2023
Raising critical funds for breast cancer patients at the UNC Breast Center
This October join UNC Lineberger and community partners throughout the state as we raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
September 27, 2023
Thomas C. Shea Clinical Cancer Symposium brings together national leaders in blood cancers
The inaugural symposium featured talks on adoptive cellular therapy for lymphoid malignancies and novel approaches for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms.
September 26, 2023
Scientists successfully maneuver robot through living lung tissue
Jason Akulian, MD MPH, and colleagues have shown that their steerable lung robot can autonomously maneuver the intricacies of the lung, while avoiding important lung structures.
September 26, 2023
Researchers develop AI model to improve tumor removal accuracy during breast cancer surgery
Kristalyn Gallagher, DO, and colleagues have developed an AI model that can predict whether or not cancerous tissue has been fully removed from the body during breast cancer surgery.
September 25, 2023
Rooted: Ilona Jaspers
UNC Lineberger member Ilona Jaspers, MS, PhD, has been contributing to research at Carolina for 26 years.
September 19, 2023
Poor oral health could lessen survival from head and neck cancer
An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
September 19, 2023
ASCO to present Mayer with the Joseph Simone Quality Care Award
Deborah K. Mayer, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN, a pioneer in the field of cancer survivorship, will be honored with the Joseph Simone Quality Care Award and Lecture.
September 14, 2023
Social media health intervention wins $3.25 million in NCI funding
Allison Lazard, PhD, and Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, were awarded a $3.25 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to encourage young adults with cancer to seek social support resources.
September 5, 2023
Earp to step down as director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Shelton “Shelley” Earp, MD, has announced his intention to step down as director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, effective in June of 2024.