Melissa Troester Archives - UNC Lineberger

Six UNC Lineberger faculty speaking at the annual Scientific Symposium

UNC Lineberger’s 46th annual Scientific Symposium brought together more than 350 people in person and virtually to hear talks on the latest research on women’s cancers.

UNC Lineberger researchers and colleagues will be presenting the latest findings from basic, translational and clinical studies at the 45th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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.

Susan G. Komen has appointed UNC Lineberger’s Melissa Troester, PhD, to this year’s class of Komen Scholars.

A smiling man with short dark hair stands in front of a stone wall, arms crossed in a relaxed pose. He is a wearing a striped long-sleeved shirt.

The study by Marc Emerson, PhD, MPH, et al. is believed to be the first to look at the hormone therapy regimens of American Indian and Alaska Native women with breast cancer.

Headshots of Melissa Troester and Marc Emerson

One in seven black women with breast cancer had delays in starting treatment according to a study led by UNC Lineberger researchers Melissa Troester, PhD, and Marc Emerson, PhD.

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Leading investigators offer ‘highly scientific, but patient-focused’ talks on women’s cancers at symposium

UNC Lineberger researchers present findings at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

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

Triangle Business Journal: UNC doctors get support for breast cancer research

Renowned breast cancer researcher Troester named Komen Scholar

American Indian, Alaska Native women less likely to start and complete hormone therapy for breast cancer

STAT: After a breast cancer diagnosis, many Black women face barriers that delay their care

Pharmacy Times: Study: Black Women More Likely to Experience Delays in Breast Cancer Treatment

Study: Black women with breast cancer experience delayed, longer treatment than whites