March 31, 2020
Researchers look to next generation genetic sequencing for deeper understanding of COVID-19
Dirk Dittmer, PhD, and colleagues are exploring use of next generation sequencing to help ensure accuracy in novel coronavirus diagnostics.
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March 23, 2020
Breast Cancer Alliance awards Liu 2020 Young Investigator grant
The $125,000 award will support the Liu lab in investigating a specific therapeutic target in basal-like breast cancer, an aggressive breast cancer type.
March 23, 2020
Weiss presents clinical findings at 2020 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium
Jared Weiss, MD, shared preliminary findings from a study using a combination of therapies for patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
March 20, 2020
Alexander co-authors study in Lancet Oncology
This was the first peer-reviewed study of venetoclax in a pediatric population, and first study using the drug with intensive acute myeloid leukemia chemotherapy.
March 19, 2020
E-cigarette users had substances linked to bladder cancer in urine, review finds
An analysis of multiple studies found substances with a strong link to bladder cancer in the urine of e-cigarette and tobacco users.
March 13, 2020
Running through a brain cancer diagnosis
After an online search, Deepak Musale learned of others with brain cancer who ran marathons. It was the motivation he needed to start running again.
March 10, 2020
Cox honored with Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement
The University Committee on Teaching Awards has selected UNC Lineberger's Adrienne Cox, PhD, as a recipient of the Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement.
March 9, 2020
Road trip for CAR-T offers hope for patient after cancer relapse
Donielle DuBois traveled to Chapel Hill to receive CAR-T immunotherapy for her Hodgkin lymphoma, which had recurred after being in remission for several years.
March 3, 2020
Five-year survival improves for certain cancers in adolescent and young adults
Researchers identified substantial improvements in five-year survival rates for adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with certain cancers.
February 24, 2020
Gold honored as Triangle Business Journal 2020 Health Care Hero
The Triangle Business Journal named UNC Lineberger’s Stuart Gold, MD, as one of its 2020 Health Care Heroes.