A few minutes with Archives

John West, PhD, is the director of cellular therapy production at the UNC Lineberger Advanced Cellular Therapeutics Facility, which produces CAR-T therapies to treat cancer.

Erbstoesser knew early in her career that she wanted to help patients navigate all stages of the cancer journey. In her new role, she hopes to help patients who are experiencing financial challenges while undergoing treatment.

Thoracic surgeon Jason Long talks with a patient in a clinic exam room.

Jason Long, MD, MPH, a North Carolina native and director of the UNC Early Detection of Lung Cancer Program, has dedicated his career to advancing thoracic oncology through lung cancer detection and treatment, mentorship, and compassionate care.

Patty Spears, BS, FASCO, is a research manager at UNC Lineberger providing scientific leadership and guidance to advance translational trials and data management for breast cancer research trials.

Kate Ashcraft, PhD, is a research science liaison in the UNC Lineberger Clinical Trials Office who brings her passion for scientific exploration into every facet of her role.

A patient lifts hand weights with a Get Real & Heel trainer.

Carly Bailey, MA, ACSM-CEP; NBC-HWC, is the program director for Get Real & Heel, a unique exercise program designed for cancer patients and survivors in North Carolina.

Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, ARNP, is a nurse practitioner and integrative medicine clinician at UNC Lineberger and the North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital.

Ana Salas, MPH, is a community outreach coordinator with the UNC Lineberger Office of Community Outreach and Engagement who is driven to educate rural communities in North Carolina.

Oncologist Sid Sheth meets with a patient and their caregiver in a clinic room.

For Siddharth Sheth, DO, MPH, he knew UNC was the place for him when he pursued his first faculty position in medicine. However, it wasn’t just UNC that shaped his medical career. When Sheth’s mom was diagnosed with cancer and later relapsed, he knew oncology was the right path for him.

Catherine Cheng, CCRP, helped launch the first phase of the UNC Lineberger cellular therapy program’s research protocols.

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A few minutes with John West, PhD

A few minutes with Michaela Erbstoesser, MBA, BSN, RN, CMSRN

A few minutes with Jason Long, MD, MPH

A few minutes with Patty Spears, BS, FASCO

A few minutes with Kate Ashcraft, PhD

A few minutes with Carly Bailey, MA, ACSM-CEP; NBC-HWC

A few minutes with Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, ARNP

A few minutes with Ana Salas, MPH

A few minutes with Siddharth Sheth, DO, MPH

A few minutes with Catherine Cheng, CCRP