University Cancer Research Fund
The University Cancer Research Fund (UCRF) is a nation-leading investment to stimulate cancer research and reduce North Carolina's leading cause of death. The Fund builds upon the exceptional research base at UNC-Chapel Hill's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the state's only public, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
UCRF's Goal
To create a nation-leading cancer research effort and to reduce North Carolina's cancer burden. UCRF is accomplishing these goals through:
- Discovery to better understand the causes and course of cancer;
- Innovation to create new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and by stimulating
- Delivery of improved cancer care, screening and prevention across the state.
Latest News
UNC spin-off receives $3M Small Business Innovation Research grant (October 11, 2011)
Researchers identify components that keep immune system in check (September 19, 2011)
UNC study shows potential for nanotechnology-based therapy for ovarian cancer (August 30, 2011)
Causes of African-American breast cancer incidence study receives $19.3 million (August 29, 2011)
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