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Coronavirus UpdatesWe are following the latest developments with COVID-19 and the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Raising critical funds for breast cancer patients at the UNC Breast CenterThis October join UNC Lineberger and community partners throughout the state as we raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Thomas C. Shea Clinical Cancer Symposium brings together national leaders in blood cancersThe 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.
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Scientists successfully maneuver robot through living lung tissueJason 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.
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Researchers develop AI model to improve tumor removal accuracy during breast cancer surgeryKristalyn 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.
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Rooted: Ilona JaspersUNC Lineberger member Ilona Jaspers, MS, PhD, has been contributing to research at Carolina for 26 years.
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Poor oral health could lessen survival from head and neck cancerAn international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
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ASCO to present Mayer with the Joseph Simone Quality Care AwardDeborah 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.
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Social media health intervention wins $3.25 million in NCI fundingAllison 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.
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Earp to step down as director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterShelton “Shelley” Earp, MD, has announced his intention to step down as director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, effective in June of 2024.