September 19, 2023
Poor oral health could lessen survival from head and neck cancer
An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
Tag: Molecular Therapeutics Research Program
June 28, 2023
NCI awards Pecot $1.8 million lung cancer research grant
The grant will support Chad Pecot, MD, and his research investigating the roles circular RNA may have in regulating whether a form of lung cancer will spread beyond the original cancer site.
April 10, 2023
American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting to feature UNC Lineberger experts, research
UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees will be presenting their research findings and sharing their insights at education sessions during the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting April 14-19.
April 10, 2023
RNA discoveries drive oncologist’s next chapter
Physician-scientist and cancer survivor Chad Pecot, MD, is focused on RNA discoveries in the lab and the clinic.
March 17, 2023
Office of Graduate Education recognizes four Lineberger members with mentorship awards
The UNC School of Medicine Office of Graduate Education presented mentorship awards to four UNC Lineberger members, Jessica Bowser, PhD, Sharon Campbell, PhD, Charles Perou, PhD, and Will Valdar, PhD.
February 6, 2023
Lung Cancer Initiative awards Pecot $100,000 grant
The grant supports Chad Pecot, MD, and his research into the mechanistic and therapeutic implications of co-targeting two genes linked to lung cancer.
January 25, 2023
Devising a smarter way to treat brain tumors
Shawn Hingtgen, PhD, and his lab team have developed a method they call a “slice platform” that may help clinicians choose the best treatment for their brain tumor patients.
January 9, 2023
Getting to the heart of chemotherapeutic cardiotoxicity
Brian Jensen, MD, sees cancer patients who have developed, or are at risk of developing, heart damage in response to their chemotherapy regimens.
December 15, 2022
Lindsey James: Building a career, one molecule at a time
Lindsey James, PhD, is well-suited to the collaborative relationship between UNC Lineberger and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, taking her interests in medicinal chemistry and epigenetics and working with cancer center physicians and researchers to make strides into cancer care and treatment.
December 9, 2022
UNC Lineberger and UNC researchers discuss latest research at American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
UNC Lineberger researchers will present the latest findings from studies and lead educational sessions at the 64th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Dec. 10-13.