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UNC Lineberger’s research spans the spectrum from the laboratory to the bedside to the community as our faculty work to understand the causes of cancer at the genetic and environmental levels, conduct groundbreaking laboratory research, and translate findings into innovative clinical trials.

For Researchers

Center Scientific Programs

Center Initiatives

Patient Research Participation & Opportunities

  • Patient Advocates for Research Council (PARC): PARC at UNC Lineberger provides researchers with the perspectives and experiences of patients, survivors and caregivers on issues associated with clinical studies and projects.
  • Lineberger Excellence in Advocacy Program (LEAP): Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and community members are invited to become advocates with our cancer center. Advocates work with staff and researchers to guide our programs and research studies.
  • Patients And Researchers Together (PART): The PART Program is a partnership between patients, advocates, researchers and other key stakeholders to motivate patients to donate the tissue that researchers need to create new and meaningful treatments for cancer.