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Common transplant drug inhibits breast cancer growth, UNC laboratory study shows

May 26, 2011
Chapel Hill - Tacrolimus, a drug that is commonly used to prevent organ transplantation rejection, inhibits breast cancer growth in pre-clinical studies. The finding from UNC scientists was reported in the May 26th Public Library of Science.

UNC study examines NC cancer patient emergency department visits

May 23, 2011
Chapel Hill - When cancer patients experience medical problems, they may visit emergency departments, but how often and for what reasons, there is little data.

UNC breast cancer program recognized as national model

May 16, 2011
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study has joined the ranks of an elite group of programs recognized for their contributions to reducing cancer.

Cell rigidity linked to activity in proteins associated with cancer

May 16, 2011
Innovative collaboration between physics and cell biology demonstrates pathway

New Melanoma Awareness Program Launches

May 16, 2011
C.A.R.E. (Cancer - Awareness - Responsibility - Education) Behind the Chair : An Informative Event for Melanoma Awareness Month

Goldberg Appointed to Chair 2012 Steering Committee

May 12, 2011
Richard Goldberg, MD, distinguished professor and chief of the division of hematology/oncology, has been appointed to chair the 2012 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Steering Committee on behalf of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Sartor Featured on Here’s to Your Health

May 12, 2011
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Dr. Carolyn Sartor discussed the “New Life After Cancer” organization on the April 28, 2011 broadcast of Here's to Your Health. Dr. Sartor is a breast cancer survivor and former Chair of Radiation Oncology at UNC.

UNC Lineberger Holds 35th Annual Scientific Symposium

May 11, 2011
The 35th annual UNC Lineberger scientific symposium attracted more than 530 participants. Held at the Friday Center on April 27-28, 2011, the event featured speakers on "Cell Metabolism and Cancer."

Team pinpoints role of key protein in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

May 10, 2011
NCCU-UNC Lineberger scientific collaboration yields new findings

Two UNC Lineberger Physician-Scientists Selected ELAM Fellows

May 9, 2011
Prestigious Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program builds pipeline of women leaders