University Cancer Research Fund
Concerned by the widespread incidence of cancer in North Carolina and worldwide, the N.C. General Assembly created a landmark investment in cancer care and research in 2007: the University Cancer Research Fund (UCRF).
The UCRF supports cancer care and research at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and UNC Health, and with their academic, clinical, research and public health partners across North Carolina.
The goal of the UCRF is to support a nation-leading cancer research effort and to reduce North Carolina’s cancer burden, achieved 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
News and stories about research and accomplishments made possible through the UCRF.
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UNC researchers develop faster, low-cost method to diagnose common pediatric cancer
Jeremy R. Wang, PhD, and colleagues have created a new way for oncologists to more sensitively detect genetic mutations in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the most common type of pediatric cancer.
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Investigating approaches to make lung cancer screening more effective
To better understand the burdens of false-positive lung cancer screenings and ways to mitigate them, the NCI awarded UNC Lineberger researchers a $3.2 million grant to identify the potential harms of false-positive results at the patient, clinician, and facility levels.
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“Data for everyone”: A new cancer dashboard launches at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC Lineberger has launched a resource for downloadable, shareable, and aggregated health data, which will help researchers, policymakers and healthcare providers better respond to concerning cancer trends and health needs throughout the state.