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UNC scientists describe new protein’s role in immune response to pathogens
Chapel Hill - The human immune system is a double-edged sword. While it is finely adapted to fighting potentially deadly viruses, such as the H1N1 influenza, the mechanisms it uses to fight pathogens can have negative effects such as inflammatory disorders or autoimmune diseases.
UNC Lineberger awards inaugural clinical oncology fellow awards
Chapel Hill - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center honored three clinical oncology fellows with $5,000 awards for their research accomplishments and clinical excellence. These first-ever awards were given to Daniel Higginson, MD, Autumn McRee, MD, and Emma Rossi, MD.
Gary Rosson Honored by 2011 Susan G. Komen for the Cure with Co-Survivor Award
Gary Rosson was honored by the NC Triangle Komen Race for the Cure as the 2011 winner of the Co-Survivor Award. Rosson is a research associate in the lab of UNC Lineberger faculty member Scott Bultman.
Earp, Valvano discuss V Foundation support, new cancer research
Dr. Shelley Earp, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center director, joined Nick Valvano, CEO of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, on ABC 11’s Heart of Carolina Perspectives show which aired on Sunday, June 19, 2011.
Acute Hepatitis A evades immune system more effectively than chronic cousin
Finding points new direction for study of chronic Hepatitis C
UNC project collaborating with Fayetteville community to address cancer disparities
Input sought from Fayetteville’s African-American and Latino communities
UNC’s Hammond helps shape national cancer agenda
Each year, the President’s Cancer Panel assembles a group of experts to provide official testimony about the nation’s cancer agenda. The theme changes annually – for 2009-2010 the panel focused on “America’s Demographic and Cultural Transformation: Implications for Cancer.” A full report was released this spring.
Goldberg, Tepper recognized by American Society of Clinical Oncology
2011 Statesman Award honors extraordinary voluntary efforts
American Society of Clinical Oncology Recognizes Hematology/Oncology Training Program
UNC Lineberger’s Fellowship Program in Hematology/Oncology is being recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) this weekend at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
New research looks at masculine traits and how they influence health behavior
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The article "Why do men die earlier?" written by Bridget Murray-Law and published in the June 2011 issue of Monitor on Psychology, looks at new research that analyzes how men take care of themselves.
Pure Gold: video captures essense of UNC Pediatric Hematology/Oncology program & its chief
Dr. Stuart Gold is division chief of UNC Lineberger's pediatric hematology and oncology program.
LIVESTRONG® Survivorship Center of Excellence Network to Host Landmark Meeting on Survivorship Care and Advocacy in Response to 2011 Report Findings
Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15-16. UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is part of a collaborative effort among leading medical institutions brought together by LIVESTRONG.
Of Mice and Men: UNC-led team solves mouse genome dilemma
Data will help scientists worldwide design better experiments.
University Cancer Research Fund updates, record poster session highlights of 2011 scientific retreat
The sixth annual UNC Lineberger scientific retreat drew a record number of posters – 68 – for the poster session and competition – and close to 150 people for the talks and reception.
Common transplant drug inhibits breast cancer growth, UNC laboratory study shows
Chapel Hill - Tacrolimus, a drug that is commonly used to prevent organ transplantation rejection, inhibits breast cancer growth in pre-clinical studies. The finding from UNC scientists was reported in the May 26th Public Library of Science.
Cancer battle changes view of donating blood
Tom May used to donate blood, but not often. If he had it to do over, he’d give as much as possible. But he can’t.
Dr. Carol Otey talks about pancreatic cancer on Here's to Your Health
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carol Otey, PhD talks about the hope & health that has resulted from recent pancreatic research & collaboration on the May 14, 2011 broadcast of Here's to Your Health.
UNC study examines NC cancer patient emergency department visits
Chapel Hill - When cancer patients experience medical problems, they may visit emergency departments, but how often and for what reasons, there is little data.
