November 26, 2024
UNC Lineberger members recognized for highly cited research
Nine UNC Lineberger members wrote some of the most influential scientific papers in the past decade, according to an independent analysis of research publications.
Tag: Cancer Cell Biology Research Program
November 20, 2024
Daily Tar Heel: Dr. Shelton ‘Shelley’ Earp to speak at Winter Commencement ceremony
November 19, 2024
Low-frequency focused ultrasound donation allows UNC to enroll brain tumor patients in a new clinical trial
A gift has equipped UNC Health with focused ultrasound technology to advance research in therapeutic applications, including a clinical trial for a glioblastoma diagnostic procedure.
October 22, 2024
Researchers identify new protein pathway, biological function important for cell migration, cancer metastasis
Pengda Liu, PhD, and colleagues have identified an unexpected biological function of 2’3’-cGAMP, one that can facilitate cell migration and how cancer spreads.
August 24, 2024
Using AI, researchers launch database to predict cancer DNA anomalies
Elizabeth Brunk, PhD, and colleagues have launched a database called CytoCellDB to address a significant gap in cancer research, particularly focusing on extrachromosomal DNA.
August 16, 2024
UNC Lineberger provides $1.3 million in developmental research grants
More than $1.3 million in UNC Lineberger developmental research grants were awarded to 13 faculty members and one postdoctoral trainee this spring.
July 23, 2024
Researchers learn how cancer cells divide despite treatment
Researchers in the lab of Jean Cook, PhD, have identified the cellular processes that occur when you take a cancer drug meant to stop rapid cell growth in tumors.
June 3, 2024
Earp named chair of NCI Board of Scientific Advisors
UNC Lineberger Director Shelley Earp, MD, has been appointed chair of the NCI Board of Scientific Advisors. The board advises the NCI director and program leaders on research priorities.
May 21, 2024
UNC School of Medicine Names 2023-24 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars
UNC Lineberger’s Pengda Liu, PhD, and Benjamin Vincent, MD, were selected as Yang Family Biomedical Scholars in the eighth installment of this annual School of Medicine award.
March 26, 2024
UNC researchers present at American Association for Cancer Research’s 115th Annual Meeting
Researchers and trainees from UNC and UNC Lineberger at will present more than 30 talks and participate in scientific and educational panels and discussions on the latest cancer research.