February 21, 2023
Tag: Virology Research Program
February 20, 2023
Scientists make stunning discovery, find new protein activity in telomeres
UNC Lineberger researchers made the stunning discovery that telomeres contain genetic information to produce two small proteins, one of which they found is elevated in some human cancer cells.
February 6, 2023
Scientists pinpoint protein that helps cancer-causing viruses evade immune response
A study led by researchers in the lab of Blossom Damania, PhD, shows how Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and Epstein-Barr virus evade innate immune detection to spread undeterred.
January 30, 2023
UNC receives NIH grant to improve HIV-related cancer care abroad
Carla Chibwesha, MD, MSc, will collaborate with investigators in a multi-institutional project to develop trials to be conducted at clinical sites in Kenya, Uganda and Botswana.
November 18, 2022
UNC Lineberger faculty recognized as world’s most highly cited researchers
Twelve UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center members were named to Clarivate’s 2022 Highly Cited Researchers list.
October 18, 2022
CNN Health: Researchers speed efforts for vaccine against virus linked with mono, MS
September 27, 2022
Protein could help identify head and neck cancers that require less intensive treatment
Adding detection of immune cell protein SYNGR3 to current protocols could lead to a more reliable way of determining which patients with head and neck cancer need less intensive treatment.
July 28, 2022
Inverse: Ancient herpes DNA found for the first time — in skeleton teeth
July 22, 2022
UNC Lineberger creates RNA Discovery Center
The UNC RNA Discovery Center, led by Chad Pecot, MD, will cultivate an inclusive community of scientists dedicated to investigating all aspects of RNA biology.
May 6, 2022
Baric, Ting elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
UNC Lineberger's Ralph Baric, PhD, and Jenny P. Ting, PhD, have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. They join seven other UNC Lineberger members with this honor.