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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UNC researchers discover an enzyme that protects DNA during rapid cell divisions
Michael Emanuele, PhD, and colleagues have discovered that an enzyme called USP37 plays a crucial role in ensuring our cells copy their DNA correctly.
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Researchers develop molecule that targets Ewing sarcoma
Pengda Liu, PhD, and colleagues have created a small molecule that targets and breaks down a protein linked to Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive cancer that mostly affects children and teens.
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Adaptive whole-genome sequencing could transform childhood leukemia diagnosis
UNC Lineberger researchers have demonstrated a faster, more cost-effective approach to analyzing the genetic makeup of pediatric acute leukemia. Determining a cancer’s genomic classification is critical to developing a more effective treatment plan tailored to a patient’s tumor.
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Three drug cocktail shows potential to boost CAR-T cancer therapy
Gianpietro Dotti, MD, and colleagues report in Nature Immunology they have identified a cocktail of three different drugs that can be used to generate more robust CAR-Ts to fight cancer.
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Improving health of military personnel and families through collaboration, research
UNC Lineberger is leading an innovative cancer prevention partnership at Fort Bragg that is designed to reduce tobacco use and promote HPV vaccination.