UNC Lineberger researchers have developed a molecule that is much more effective than a previously identified molecule at activating a biological pathway and spurring a strong anti-cancer immune response in preclinical studies.
Catherine Cheng, CCRP, helped launch the first phase of the UNC Lineberger cellular therapy program’s research protocols.
The grant will support the first metastatic pancreatic cancer trial in the country to evaluate whether selecting treatment by tumor subtype will help patients match to more effective first-line therapies.
UNC Lineberger researchers are using CAR-T to create better and personalized cancer treatments in one of the largest cell therapy facilities on the East Coast.
Ronny Bell, PhD, MS, continues to serve his community and give back to the native population that he cares for deeply, personally and professionally.
Sarah Mills, PhD, led a study team that examined the effects of banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, finding that it could lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates.
Marissa Hall, PhD, and colleagues published study findings on pink ribbon marketing done by companies whose products have a direct link to breast cancer, such as alcohol.
Hong Jin (HJ) Kim, MD, has been appointed vice chair of academic affairs in the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery and associate physician-in-chief of the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital.
