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Last year, UNC Lineberger celebrated 50 years of standing at the forefront of cancer research, care, prevention and innovation, transforming lives across North Carolina and beyond. Today, we continue looking ahead to a future of even greater impact 🩵
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An amazing day at the UNC Lineberger 50th Annual Scientific Retreat! Thank you to everyone who attended 🙌
ALT Group photo from the UNC Lineberger 50th Annual Scientific Retreat
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Cancer starts with genetics, but the story doesn't end there. Dr. Ian Davis, UNC Lineberger's Cancer Genetics Research Program leader, shares how emerging technologies are helping researchers uncover new insights that could guide future cancer therapies.
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UNC Lineberger research member Brandi N. Reeves, MD, has been recognized for her contributions to patient care, research and advocacy for people living with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Congrats, Dr. Reeves! 👏 news.unchealthcare.org/2026/…
ALT Headshot of Brandi N. Reeves, MD
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Up to 20% of human cancers are caused by microbes, including viruses and bacteria. Dr. Dirk Dittmer, UNC Lineberger's Cancer Virology Research Program leader, is helping uncover how these infections lead to cancer and what we can do to prevent it.
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UNC Lineberger retweeted
With a new $40 million grant from the @OpenAI Foundation, researchers at @UNC_Lineberger will gather data to train artificial intelligence models to identify stronger cancer-cell targets and help develop more precise and effective vaccines.
Read more: hubs.ly/Q04By5cQ0
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UNC Lineberger retweeted
MCDs "would be probably more for our kids, but it’s not that far off," @UNC_Lineberger's Ferris said. "It’s exciting, and we’re just really pleased to participate and help move this along."
cancerletter.com/podcastc/20…
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UNC Lineberger retweeted
Stellar program of international GU oncology superstars (local heroes + great friends from afar) for the @UNC_Lineberger symposium honoring the inimitable Tom Shea
#EsseQuamVideri #Shea26
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UNC Lineberger retweeted
Outstanding and provocative (🤩🤩on-brand) overview of advances in NMIBC from @DrMBWesterman #Shea26
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.@VCUMassey's Baskin and @UNC_Lineberger’s Ferris weigh oncology’s looming dilemma—MCDs
Center directors are strategizing for likely FDA approval of GRAIL’s Galleri
cancerletter.com/podcastc/20…
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Do electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) increase nursing workload?
At #ASCOQLTY26, @EthanBasch1 and colleagues analyzed 80 interviews across 12 oncology practices.
🔹 Nurses initially feared added workload.
🔹 After implementation, most found it more manageable than expected.
💡 Perceived workload may be a bigger barrier to ePRO adoption than actual experience.
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Dr @EthanBasch1 #ASCOQLTY26 on data from OncoPRO a national learning collaborative supporting use of electronic patient reported outcomes. Nurses (frontline #PRO response) had anticipatory concerns; thankfully, interviews showed that the workload was considered very manageable.
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Did you know❓
For people at average risk for breast cancer, experts recommend beginning screening mammograms at the age of 40. One in 8 women will get breast cancer, so early detection is crucial! #BreastCancerAwareness
healthtalk.unchealthcare.org…
ALT A person wearing a medical gown stands near a mammogram machine, smiling and holding their hand to their chest. Another person in a white coat holds a clipboard and also smiles. The setting appears to be a medical exam room.
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UNC Lineberger retweeted
Dr Stephanie Wheeler #ASCOQLTY26 community-led, pragmatic trial on the impact of financial navigation for pts with cancer.
The LIFT program was successful at reducing #financialToxicity for a broad population with high intervenion uptake.
📜 @JCO_ASCO ➡️
ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO…
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We like this game plan, Coach! ❤️🏒
Join the @Canes, the V Foundation and #HockeyFightsCancer in making a lifesaving difference for pediatric cancer patients. This initiative will fund a new grant @UNC_Lineberger. And the biggest play of the game? 100% of your donation will go directly to cancer research. Donate at v.org/canes
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During this breast cancer awareness month, Dr. Yara Abdou (@YAbdouMD), breast medical oncologist and UNC Lineberger member, shared the one thing every woman should know about breast cancer with @ABC11_WTVD.
WATCH HERE: piped.video/aMTQVg7_C-U?si=59sU…
ALT Dr. Yara Abdou appears on ABC 11.
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High school student Akhil Tumuluri joined a research project in the lab of UNC Lineberger's Bernard E. Weissman, PhD, and has co-authored a manuscript on NRF2–RAS interactions in cancer.
unclineberger.org/news/from-…
ALT Three individuals in lab coats stand in a laboratory setting. From left: Avery Denby, Bernard “Buddy” Weissman, PhD, and Akhil Tumuluri.
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Oncologists are now combining PSA screening with MRI and MRI-guided biopsies to locate prostate tumors more precisely. This approach can help physicians select more targeted treatments that limit side effects and preserve patients’ quality of life. news.unchealthcare.org/2026/…
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ALT Young Whang, MD, PhD
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UNC Lineberger retweeted
An incredible researcher, and an even more wonderful human being. So well-deserved!
Congratulations, Chuck!
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Charles M. Perou, PhD, will receive the 2026 William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award at #SABCS26 in recognition of his pioneering research in cancer genomics and breast cancer biology. He will deliver his award lecture on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 9 AM CT. bit.ly/4j8Xd70
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Christopher E. Jensen, MD, received the prestigious Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Career Development Award, a highly competitive two-year award supporting the career development of early-career physician-investigators.
Congrats, Dr. Jensen! med.unc.edu/medicine/news/je…
ALT Headshot of Christopher E. Jensen, MD.
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