July 28, 2022
Tag: Virology Research Program
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.
February 7, 2022
Damania and Dittmer honored with Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award
Blossom Damania, PhD, and Dirk Dittmer, PhD, are being recognized individually for their expertise in cancer virology and global oncology, and their service to the university and state.
January 31, 2022
Four UNC Lineberger members elected AAAS fellows
Four UNC Lineberger members have been elected 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community.
January 21, 2021
WTVD: How cancer research played a role in the understanding of COVID-19 treatment
July 13, 2020
Enigmatic protein sculpts DNA to repair harmful damage
Jack Griffith, PhD, co-authored a paper showing the role the XPG protein plays in DNA repair in healthy human cells, and how mutations can translate into diseases and cancer.
May 11, 2020
Damania elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Blossom Damania, PhD, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which was founded in 1780 to recognize artistic and scientific excellence.
May 11, 2020
Griffith wins Photographic Society of America’s Progress Award
Jack Griffith, PhD, has received the Progress in Photography Award from the Photographic Society of America for his work using photo-microscopy with the electron microscope.
April 28, 2020
Researchers identify protein involved in reactivation of virus linked to cancer
Researchers led by Blossom Damania, PhD, reported that Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus uses a protein produced by its human host to come out of hiding and reactivate.