Molecular Therapeutics Research Program Archives

Headshots of nine UNC Lineberger faculty members who were named Clarivate 2024 Highly Cited Researchers.

Nine UNC Lineberger members wrote some of the most influential scientific papers in the past decade, according to an independent analysis of research publications.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized groundbreaking work in computational protein design and protein structure prediction. Brian Kuhlman, PhD, made significant contributions to this work while a postdoctoral researcher in the Baker lab.

Headshots of Yara Abdou and Ned Sharpless.

In a Journal of Clinical Oncology editorial, Yara Abdou, MD, and Norman E. Sharpless, MD, share their concerns about a growing reliance on industry-sponsored cancer clinical trials in the U.S.

Blake Rushing, PhD, will support the development of the Human Cancer Metabolome Atlas. The project aims to map the complex metabolic processes that drive cancer’s progression and resistance to treatment.

Lindsey James, PhD, and colleagues have developed a promising new compound that selectively and effectively breaks down a protein linked to various cancers, including multiple myeloma and prostate cancer.

Exteriors of the UNC Lineberger and Marsico Hall buildings.

More than $1.3 million in UNC Lineberger developmental research grants were awarded to 13 faculty members and one postdoctoral trainee this spring.

Headshots of Channing Der and Adrienne Cox.

NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli, MD, wrote about research led by UNC Lineberger’s Channing Der, PhD, and Adrienne Cox, PhD, that provided the most comprehensive molecular portrait of the workings of KRAS.

The UNC RNA Discovery Center held its inaugural retreat to bring together its members and trainees to present and discuss RNA science being conducted across UNC-Chapel Hill and beyond.

Jen Jen Yeh speaks at a podium at the 2024 UNC Lineberger Scientific Symposium.

UNC Lineberger’s 47th annual scientific symposium featured 17 presentations from faculty at UNC Lineberger and institutions across the United States.

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UNC Lineberger members recognized for highly cited research

Daily Tar Heel: “Something that started years ago’: Cancer researchers awarded $3.15 million grant

UNC scientist’s work contributes to Nobel Prize in Chemistry

A call to bridge the gap in cancer clinical trial funding

Rushing receives $3.9 million NCI grant to create the Human Cancer Metabolome Atlas

New compound shows promise in targeting cancer-linked protein

UNC Lineberger provides $1.3 million in developmental research grants

NIH Director’s blog features pancreatic cancer research led by Der and Cox

UNC RNA Discovery Center retreat further builds community, highlight possibilities

Scientific symposium highlights latest developments in pancreatic cancer research