News from Lineberger Archives

The Selective Targeting of Pancreatic Cancer (SToP) Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant has teamed up with UNC Lineberger's Developmental Research Program (DRP) to support novel projects seeking to gain key insight into critical areas of pancreatic cancer research.

Urologic oncologist Matthew Milowsky, MD, FASCO, discusses treatment options if you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Hanks has joined the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health as an associate professor of medicine.

A family of four plays in the water during a sunny day at the beach.

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As the summer months are quickly approaching, it’s important to know how to effectively protect your skin from harmful UV damage.

Headshots of distinguished professors Mohanish Deshmukh, Dirk Dittmer, Bob Duronio, Caterina Gallippi and Hongtu Zhu.

Five cancer center members were named distinguished professors, an honor recognizing those who exemplify the highest standards of UNC through their scholarly achievement, teaching excellence and service.

Two cancer researchers in a lab holding a slide to view under a microscope.

The American Association of Cancer Research has designated May as National Cancer Research Month to help underscore the importance and impact of cancer research.

A group of twelve people at the awards ceremony honoring Barbara Rimer.

Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH, MPH, has received the Distinguished Service Medal. Rimer was the cancer center’s deputy director for population sciences from 2003-05.

Jeremy Rich, MD, MHS, MBA, is a board-certified neuro-oncologist specializing in the multidisciplinary care of patients with advanced brain tumors. He is the inaugural Deputy Director of Research and Chief Scientific Officer at UNC Lineberger.

Bob Goldstein, PhD, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an honorary society that recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals in academia, the arts, business, government and public affairs.

Ewing's sarcoma that has metastasized to the pleura fluid.

Pengda Liu, PhD, and colleagues have created a small molecule that targets and breaks down a protein linked to Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive cancer that mostly affects children and teens.

Category: News from Lineberger

Pancreatic Cancer SPORE Developmental Awards: Highlights From the First Two Years

What are my treatment options for prostate cancer?

Brent Hanks, MD, PhD, aims to advance cancer immunotherapy in the lab and clinic

Skin cancer 101: sun safety, risk factors and screening

Five UNC Lineberger members named distinguished professors

UNC Lineberger commemorates National Cancer Research Month

Carolina Alumni recognizes Rimer with its highest honor

Jeremy Rich, MD, MHS, MBA, appointed deputy director of research and chief scientific officer

Goldstein elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Researchers develop molecule that targets Ewing sarcoma