Yara Abdou Archives - UNC Lineberger

Scientific illustration of a macrophage devouring a cancer cell.

UNC Lineberger researchers report their findings that an experimental immunotherapy using chimeric antigen receptor macrophages (CAR-M) is safe and helps activate the body’s immune system against certain solid cancers.

More than 10,000 cancer researchers, clinicians and patient advocates from across the globe are expected to attend this year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The meeting will feature presentations by several UNC faculty members and trainees.

Headshots of Yara Abdou and Ned Sharpless.

In a Journal of Clinical Oncology editorial, Yara Abdou, MD, and Norman E. Sharpless, MD, share their concerns about a growing reliance on industry-sponsored cancer clinical trials in the U.S.

Headshots of Yara Abdou and Christopher Jensen.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology and Conquer Cancer recognized UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees at ASCO’s annual meeting.

Headshots of UNC Lineberger members and staff presenting at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.

UNC and UNC Lineberger researchers and trainees will be presenting talks and participating in scientific and educational panels and discussions on the latest cancer research at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

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Experimental CAR-M immunotherapy shows promise in solid tumors

International breast cancer meeting features UNC Lineberger research

ASCO Daily News: Pursuing Moving Targets: Assessing Target Expression to Maximize ADC Efficacy in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

HemOnc Today: Cancer research in US increasingly dominated by industry sponsors

MedPage Today: Let’s Talk Breast Density; Cancer, Movies, and Music; Treatment-Induced Aging?

A call to bridge the gap in cancer clinical trial funding

MedPage Today: Hormonal Contraception Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA1 Carriers

NY Post: Why does cancer risk skyrocket as we age? How ‘inflammaging’ is the new tool to end the disease

ASCO honors cancer center faculty and trainees at annual meeting

UNC researchers to present at American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting