Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Virology Research Program
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UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees present research, receive honors at cancer research meeting
UNC Lineberger faculty and trainees presented research findings and participated in panel discussions at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.
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Five UNC Lineberger members named distinguished professors
Five cancer center members were named distinguished professors, an honor recognizing those who exemplify the highest standards of UNC through their scholarly achievement, teaching excellence and service.
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UNC Lineberger members recognized for highly cited research
Nine UNC Lineberger members wrote some of the most influential scientific papers in the past decade, according to an independent analysis of research publications.
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Scientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection
A collaboration between Stanley M. Lemon, MD, and fellow infectious diseases colleagues at the UNC School of Medicine has unveiled a crucial role for a protein called PDAP1 in hepatitis A virus infection of the liver.
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Rooted: Jack Griffith
Jack Griffith, PhD, whose work focuses on the use of electron microscopy, has been contributing to research at Carolina for 46 years.
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Pluta honored with School of Medicine Dean’s Performance Award
Linda Pluta, manager of the UNC Lineberger Vironomics Core facility, was presented with the Dean’s Performance Award. She and seven other award winners were recognized at the 2024 School of Medicine Annual Staff Summit.
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UNC Lineberger provides $1.3 million in developmental research grants
More than $1.3 million in UNC Lineberger developmental research grants were awarded to 13 faculty members and one postdoctoral trainee this spring.
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Lemon elected to the National Academy of Sciences
UNC Lineberger’s Stanley M. Lemon, MD, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors awarded to a scientist.