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Scientific symposium highlights advances in RNA research and cancer therapeuticsThe 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 … Read more -
Advancing new Ewing sarcoma therapyXiaodong 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. -
Rooted: Caterina GallippiCaterina 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 … Read more -
UNC Lineberger researchers advance early-stage liver cancer detection and treatmentsAndrew 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. -
Troester receives Leadership Grant from Susan G. KomenThe 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 … Read more -
Clinical trial for multiple myeloma means more time with grandsonsParticipating in research provided Ann Herndon access to new medications for multiple myeloma. -
2026 Hettleman Prizes awarded to five exceptional early-career facultyThe 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. -
Cancer Health honors Thom for cancer financial toxicity researchUNC Lineberger’s Bridgette Thom, PhD, has been recognized by Cancer Health for her efforts to help cancer patients navigate the financial challenges of healthcare. -
Freeman, Brudno named AIMBE fellowsUNC Lineberger’s Ronit Freeman, PhD, and Yevgeny Brudno, PhD, were inducted as fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, one of the highest honors for researchers in this field. Four … Read more -
UNC Lineberger honors graduate and postdoc award winners in annual ceremonyUNC Lineberger celebrated emerging scientists and clinicians at its annual training awards ceremony, honoring the achievements of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the cancer center.