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This is the largest donation in UNC Lineberger’s history, and it enables the cancer center to advance its groundbreaking research on diagnosing and treating a highly aggressive breast cancer that disproportionately affects Black, Latina and young women and historically has limited research funding.

Physician meets with patient in a clinic setting

UNC Lineberger’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement has begun a major, new data-driven initiative that will comprehensively describe the cancer burden in North Carolina.

UNC Lineberger's Charles M. Perou, PhD., is one of the presenters at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Charles Perou, PhD, and colleagues have demonstrated a major step forward in melding two key methods for studying breast cancer. This approach enabled them to divide breast cancers into 12 distinct biological groups.

Christina Story’s volunteer work with cancer patients through Get Real & Heel inspired her to pursue a career in exercise science and helped create a lasting legacy of support for UNC Lineberger's program through her family's foundation, the Kulynych Family Foundation II.

Researchers led by Hector L. Franco, PhD, have determined for the first time, cell-by-cell, the genetic and epigenetic state of ovarian and endometrial tumors.

A physician uses a stethoscope while evaluating a patient

UNC Lineberger is launching the Endometrial Cancer Center of Excellence to advance the scientific understanding of the causes, prevention and clinical treatment of endometrial cancer.

Emily Grund, a member of the UNC-Chapel Hill diving team, found support from friends, family and UNC Lineberger programs after being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, a rare form of cancer.

Headshots of Katie Hoadley, Melissa Troester and Ben Vincent

Susan G. Komen has awarded three grants in support of metastatic breast cancer research as part of a collaboration between Komen, UNC Lineberger and Duke Cancer Institute, called the Susan G. Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Initiative.

Physician-researcher Lisa Carey in the clinic with a patient.

Rich Preyer and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer of Hillsborough, North Carolina, have donated $1 million to support the latest phase of UNC Lineberger’s Carolina Breast Cancer Study.

Lisa Milligan at her event, Golfing for the Gals

Lisa Milligan created Golfing for the Gals to raise funds for UNC Lineberger to support uterine cancer awareness, research and education.

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Donor gives $25 million to establish UNC Lineberger Center for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Expanded community data project will improve understanding of cancer

Breast cancer classified into 12 unique biological groups

Philanthropist follows in grandfather’s footsteps

Molecular aspects of ovarian and endometrial tumors mapped to the level of a single cell

Endometrial Cancer Center of Excellence focused on advancing research and care, eliminating disparities

Student-athlete raising awareness, funds for other young people with cancer

Susan G. Komen announces $1.5 million in grants for metastatic breast cancer research

$1 million gift furthers landmark study focused on reducing breast cancer disparities, barriers to high quality care

Grateful patient gives back through favorite sport