UCRF News
News and stories about UCRF accomplishments
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Newly engineered molecule bypasses toxicity previously found in key cancer-fighting pathway
UNC Lineberger researchers have developed a molecule that is much more effective than a previously identified molecule at activating a biological pathway and spurring a strong anti-cancer immune response in preclinical studies.
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Curated cancer care
UNC Lineberger researchers are using CAR-T to create better and personalized cancer treatments in one of the largest cell therapy facilities on the East Coast.
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Building collaborations to examine cancer through a social work lens
A new partnership created the first joint recruitment and appointment of two tenure-track faculty members at UNC Lineberger and the UNC School of Social Work.
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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.
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Race and geography linked to different risks of breast cancer treatment delays
A study led by Katherine Reeder-Hayes, MD, MBA, MS, found that Black patients and patients living in certain regions experience greater delays.