July 28, 2022
Tag: Virology Research Program
![Exteriors of the UNC Lineberger and Marsico Hall buildings](https://unclineberger.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/867/2021/12/Lineberger-Marsico-exterior-600x400.jpg)
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.
![Headshots of Ralph Baric and Jenny Ting](https://unclineberger.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/867/2022/05/Baric-Ting-feature-600x400.jpg)
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.
![Headshots of Blossom Damania and Dirk Dittmer](https://unclineberger.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/867/2022/02/Damania-Dittmer-feature-600x400.jpg)
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.
![Headshots of Stephen Frye, Amy Gladfelter, Alexander Kabanov, and David Margolis](https://unclineberger.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/867/2022/01/Frye-Gladfelter-Kabanov-Margolis-feature-600x400.jpg)
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.
![Headshot of Matthew Painschab](https://unclineberger.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/867/2019/10/Matthew-Painschab-feature-600x400.jpeg)
July 23, 2021
Studies find combination chemotherapy beneficial and cost-effective in sub-Saharan Africa
Matthew Painschab, MD, and colleagues report that a five-drug combination chemotherapy provided curative benefit in people diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and is also a cost-effective option in Malawi.
January 21, 2021
WTVD: How cancer research played a role in the understanding of COVID-19 treatment
![Jack Griffith](https://unclineberger.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/867/2020/05/jack-griffith-2018-preferred-600x400.jpg)
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.
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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.
![Jack Griffith](https://unclineberger.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/867/2020/05/jack-griffith-2018-preferred-600x400.jpg)
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.