March 1, 2022
Public health leads researcher to communication advances
Noel Brewer, PhD, has always been fascinated by health behavior. Brewer's research focuses on vaccination, smoking and health screening.
Tag: hpv
May 21, 2021
WTVD: Doctors urge parents to ensure kids’ HPV vaccinations on track after missed appointments
May 20, 2021
Becker’s Hospital Review: US cancer centers: Prioritize HPV vaccine for children, adolescents this summer
May 20, 2021
UNC Lineberger and other top U.S. cancer centers call for urgent action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
May 20, 2021
NCI Cancer Currents: Treatment for Oropharyngeal Cancer: Investigating Ways to Do Less Harm
August 7, 2020
UNC Lineberger researchers to use five year, $3.78 million grant to study tumor mutation and blood tests for HPV-related head and neck cancers
Wendell Yarbrough, MD, MMHC, and colleagues will build upon research that demonstrated tumor and blood tests developed at UNC Lineberger could effectively determine if a patient's cancer had recurred.
May 4, 2020
Test could simplify cervical cancer screenings
An upcoming pilot study led by Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, and Shivani Sud, MD, may provide a less invasive option for monitoring patients at risk for cervical cancer.
April 1, 2020
MedPage Today: Blood Test Spot On for HPV Cancer Recurrence
March 24, 2020
Genome Web: HPV Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence Test Data Adds Validation as Naveris Ramps Clinical Launch
February 7, 2020
Study shows promise for urine-based test for HPV-linked cervical cancer
University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers report a non-invasive screening method for HPV-linked cervical cancer has potential to boost screening access, and warrants further research.