February 10, 2026
Synthetic lymph node brings new fight to cancer care
A dime-sized technology could transform CAR-T therapy by creating a simpler, more affordable procedure that targets many cancer types and can be done at almost any hospital.
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February 4, 2026
New research creates blueprint for designing T cells to kill
Research from Kay Chung, PhD, and colleagues reveal new strategies for sustaining immune memory while preserving the ability to fight cancer and infections. The findings have broad implications for immunotherapy and infectious disease research.
January 28, 2026
Endometrial cancer on the rise: 6 things you need to know
Gynecologic oncologist Olivia Lara, MD, shares what you need to know about endometrial cancer, the fourth most common cancer for women in the United States.
January 27, 2026
Allison Lazard and Melissa Gilkey named co-leaders of UNC Lineberger’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Allison Lazard, PhD, and Melissa Gilkey, PhD, will co-lead the UNC Lineberger Cancer Prevention and Control Program, joining long-time program co-leader Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, FASCO.
January 23, 2026
Keeping watch for lung cancer pays off
John Mote's doctors jumped into action when longtime surveillance revealed cancer.
January 8, 2026
Carolina researchers find at-home self-collection testing can expand STI and HPV screening
A new study is highlighting a simple but effective way to improve women’s health screenings for women who are often missed by traditional programs.
January 7, 2026
Three things to know about prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Urologic oncologist Matt Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS, shares three things to know about prostate cancer.
January 6, 2026
Lymphoma study shows increased malaria risk with rituximab treatment
Researchers with the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with the UNC Lineberger and UNC Project-Malawi, found adults receiving rituximab as part of cancer treatment face a significantly higher risk of developing symptomatic malaria in an endemic region.
January 6, 2026
UNC researchers show combination therapy effective for brain cancer
The research, led by Nobel laureate and biochemist Aziz Sancar, MD, PhD, could revolutionize treatments for glioblastoma, an aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer.
January 5, 2026
Anita Harrison appointed associate director of administration of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Harrison brings more than three decades of experience providing senior and executive-level research administrative leadership for cancer centers that have achieved and maintained the prestigious NCI designation.