University Cancer Research Fund
The University Cancer Research Fund (UCRF) is a nation-leading investment to stimulate cancer research and reduce North Carolina’s leading cause of death. The Fund builds upon the exceptional research base at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the state’s only public, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
UCRF’s Goal
To create a nation-leading cancer research effort and to reduce North Carolina’s cancer burden. UCRF is accomplishing these goals through:
- Discovery to better understand the causes and course of cancer.
- Innovation to create new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
- Delivery of improved cancer care, screening and prevention across the state.
Latest News
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Parenting with cancer: New clinic helps parents navigate tough issues
The Parenting with Cancer Clinic at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital can help parents with cancer get the help and support they need.
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UNC RNA Discovery Center awards inaugural fellowship grants
The UNC RNA Discovery Center has awarded three fellowship grants to support innovative research investigating various roles of RNA in health and disease.
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Text messaging proves effective in communicating about colorectal cancer screening, promoting shared decision-making
A study by UNC researchers has demonstrated that text messaging is an effective and well-received tool to communicate about colorectal cancer screening.
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White House turns to UNC Lineberger for cancer prevention, smoking cessation insights
The White House Chief Science and Technology Advisor Arati Prabhakar, MS, PhD, visited Chapel Hill to discuss the fight against cancer at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.