Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, a head and neck surgical oncologist, leading expert in cancer immunotherapy and cancer center chief executive, has been named the executive director of UNC Lineberger.

Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, was selected by the National Academy of Medicine to participate in the 2024 class of the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology and Conquer Cancer recognized UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees at ASCO’s annual meeting.

OncLive named Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, FASCO, as one of the 2024 Giants of Cancer Care for his pioneering research in the field of patient-reported outcomes.

UNC Lineberger researchers have established the most comprehensive molecular portrait of the workings of KRAS, a key cancer-causing gene, and how its activities impact pancreatic cancer outcomes.