Program News
News and stories about members of the UNC Lineberger Virology Research Program
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Scientists make stunning discovery, find new protein activity in telomeres
UNC Lineberger researchers made the stunning discovery that telomeres contain genetic information to produce two small proteins, one of which they found is elevated in some human cancer cells.
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Scientists pinpoint protein that helps cancer-causing viruses evade immune response
A study led by researchers in the lab of Blossom Damania, PhD, shows how Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and Epstein-Barr virus evade innate immune detection to spread undeterred.
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UNC receives NIH grant to improve HIV-related cancer care abroad
Carla Chibwesha, MD, MSc, will collaborate with investigators in a multi-institutional project to develop trials to be conducted at clinical sites in Kenya, Uganda and Botswana.
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UNC Lineberger faculty recognized as world’s most highly cited researchers
Twelve UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center members were named to Clarivate’s 2022 Highly Cited Researchers list.
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Protein could help identify head and neck cancers that require less intensive treatment
Adding detection of immune cell protein SYNGR3 to current protocols could lead to a more reliable way of determining which patients with head and neck cancer need less intensive treatment.
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UNC Lineberger creates RNA Discovery Center
The UNC RNA Discovery Center, led by Chad Pecot, MD, will cultivate an inclusive community of scientists dedicated to investigating all aspects of RNA biology.
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Baric, Ting elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
UNC Lineberger’s Ralph Baric, PhD, and Jenny P. Ting, PhD, have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. They join seven other UNC Lineberger members with this honor.
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Damania and Dittmer honored with Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award
Blossom Damania, PhD, and Dirk Dittmer, PhD, are being recognized individually for their expertise in cancer virology and global oncology, and their service to the university and state.
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Four UNC Lineberger members elected AAAS fellows
Four UNC Lineberger members have been elected 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community.
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Enigmatic protein sculpts DNA to repair harmful damage
Jack Griffith, PhD, co-authored a paper showing the role the XPG protein plays in DNA repair in healthy human cells, and how mutations can translate into diseases and cancer.
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Damania elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Blossom Damania, PhD, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which was founded in 1780 to recognize artistic and scientific excellence.
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Griffith wins Photographic Society of America’s Progress Award
Jack Griffith, PhD, has received the Progress in Photography Award from the Photographic Society of America for his work using photo-microscopy with the electron microscope.
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Researchers identify protein involved in reactivation of virus linked to cancer
Researchers led by Blossom Damania, PhD, reported that Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus uses a protein produced by its human host to come out of hiding and reactivate.
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Researchers look to next generation genetic sequencing for deeper understanding of COVID-19
Dirk Dittmer, PhD, and colleagues are exploring use of next generation sequencing to help ensure accuracy in novel coronavirus diagnostics.
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Researchers unveil experimental compound to block therapeutic target in blood cancer
Researchers at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a hyperactive cell signal that contributes to tumor growth in an aggressive blood cancer. They also developed an experimental therapeutic to block the signal and slow tumor growth. In the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers reported they have identified a … Continued