July 7, 2026
The 49th Annual UNC Lineberger Scientific Symposium focused on emerging discoveries in RNA biology and their potential to advance cancer research and treatment. The event also featured a poster session and the inaugural Earp Lecture, a new endowed lectureship.
September 24, 2025
The 48th annual scientific symposium featured lively talks on cancer discovery and application, marked the kickoff of UNC Lineberger’s 50th anniversary as an NCI-designated cancer center, and celebrated Shelley Earp, MD, for his leadership at UNC and nationally.
November 20, 2024
September 23, 2024
The annual scientific retreat featured scientific presentations, a state of the cancer center overview from UNC Lineberger Director Shelley Earp, MD, and a talk on the cancer center’s future direction by incoming UNC Lineberger Executive Director Robert Ferris, MD, PhD.
June 3, 2024
UNC Lineberger Director Shelley Earp, MD, has been appointed chair of the NCI Board of Scientific Advisors. The board advises the NCI director and program leaders on research priorities.
September 19, 2023
September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
September 5, 2023
Shelton “Shelley” Earp, MD, has announced his intention to step down as director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, effective in June of 2024.
May 26, 2023