Virology Research Program Archives - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Headshots of Justin Milner and Carla Chibwesha.

Justin Milner, PhD, and Carla Chibwesha, MD, MSc, have each received a $1 million grant from AACR. The investment will support their work aimed at improving the treatment of solid tumors, cervical cancer, lung cancer, and more.

AACR Annual Meeting, April 17-22, 2026 in San Diego.

UNC Lineberger researchers will present findings, chair sessions, lead session discussions and share their perspectives in topical forums and education sessions during the AACR Annual Meeting.

Human lymphoma tumor cells in the pleural fluid stained with a Defquick stain and magnified to 400x. Source: NCI Visuals.

New UNC study finds that a chemical derived from ashwagandha disrupts viral and cancer processes that make B-cell lymphomas difficult to treat with standard chemotherapy.

Compilation of photos featuring UNC Lineberger researchers at poster sessions and presentations during the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.

UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees presented research findings and participated in panel discussions at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.

Headshots of distinguished professors Mohanish Deshmukh, Dirk Dittmer, Bob Duronio, Caterina Gallippi and Hongtu Zhu.

Five cancer center members were named distinguished professors, an honor recognizing those who exemplify the highest standards of UNC through their scholarly achievement, teaching excellence and service.

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.

A collaboration between Stanley M. Lemon, MD, and fellow infectious diseases colleagues at the UNC School of Medicine has unveiled a crucial role for a protein called PDAP1 in hepatitis A virus infection of the liver.

Jack Griffith in his lab with an electron microscope.

Jack Griffith, PhD, whose work focuses on the use of electron microscopy, has been contributing to research at Carolina for 46 years.

Linda Pluta, manager of the UNC Lineberger Vironomics Core facility, was presented with the Dean’s Performance Award. She and seven other award winners were recognized at the 2024 School of Medicine Annual Staff Summit.

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Two UNC School of Medicine researchers receive $1 million grants to advance innovative cancer research

FirstWord Pharma: AACR Announces Recipients of AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants

UNC Lineberger and UNC faculty and trainees scheduled to present findings at American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting

UNC research shows natural compound could benefit lymphoma patients

UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees present research, receive honors at cancer research meeting

Five UNC Lineberger members named distinguished professors

UNC Lineberger members recognized for highly cited research

Scientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection

Rooted: Jack Griffith

Pluta honored with School of Medicine Dean’s Performance Award