April 7, 2023
Researchers Leverage Cell Self-Destruction to Treat Brain Tumors
Dominique Higgins, MD, PhD, led research into how a specialized diet can induce a new type of programmed cell death to help kill brain tumor cells.
Category: Oncology
December 12, 2022
Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Consultation Clinic Relaunches
With expanded hours and telemedicine visits, the Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Consultation Clinic serves patients affected by cancer across the UNC Health System.
December 8, 2022
Phase I Clinical Trial Using CAR-T for Glioblastoma to Begin at UNC Medical Center
UNC Health is leading the way in glioblastoma treatment with a new clinical trial. The study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of CAR-T immunotherapy in patients with recurrent or progressive glioblastoma.
November 21, 2022
Ewend Leads UNC Hospitals Site for Successful National Glioblastoma Clinical Trial
A new glioblastoma treatment from Northwest Biotherapeutics improved outcomes for many patients in a phase 3 clinical study, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology. Matt Ewend, MD, in the UNC Department of Neurosurgery and at UNC Lineberger, led the trial site at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital.
March 8, 2022
UNC Health to Implement New Software to Support Cancer Care, Create Comprehensive Treatments
UNC Health will partner with Philips to implement evidence-based treatment paths using Philips Oncology Pathways software, a new clinical tool to help doctors match patients with the best possible chemotherapy regimen for their condition. The clinical content will be routinely refreshed in partnership with Harvard Medical School’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and other leading cancer centers across the country.
January 20, 2022
UNC Medical Center Receives NAPRC Accreditation
The UNC Medical Center is the only organization in North Carolina accredited by the Commission on Cancer’s National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.
December 15, 2021
Reminder: Eshelman Institute Grant Funding Available
The Eshelman Institute for Innovation recently opened its pre-proposal application for the 2022 annual grant cycle. The Institute seeks to fund translational research related to therapeutics focused on oncology, infectious disease, and neuroscience, including rare diseases, and all digital health technologies. The Institute also welcomes ideas for devices and diagnostics, and other therapeutic areas and services.
September 8, 2021
Grant receives $200,000 to study Impact of Multiple Myeloma on Older Adult Patients, Care Partners
The National Institute on Aging has awarded Shakira Grant, MBBS, and the UNC Center for Aging and Health a 2-year, $200,000 grant to study the illness and treatment experiences and functional trajectories of older adults with multiple myeloma and their care partners.
March 10, 2021
Dunn recognized as American Urological Association APP of the Year
The American Urological Association Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Membership Committee has named Mary Dunn, RN, MSN, OCN, NP-C, as the recipient of the 2021 APP of the Year Award. This award was established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of APPs in the field of urology. This award is presented annually to an AUA APP Member in recognition of their strong leadership skills and outstanding patient care in the field of urology.
January 28, 2021
T32 in UNC-iTOP: Accepting Applications
The UNC Integrated Translational Oncology Program (iTOP) training program focuses on training clinicians, basic scientists, and MD-PhD candidates in clinical/translational disease-based research.
October 28, 2020
The Power in Our Hands: Addressing Racism in the Workplace
Marjory Charlot, MD, MPH, MSc, published an essay in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that recounts an experience with racism that was directed towards her from a patient. In the essay, she points to the need for education that will help trainees and all providers address interpersonal racism.
October 16, 2020
Outpatient Adult Oncology Team Shows ‘Random Act of Kindness’ to MICU, 6 Bedtower Staff
Outpatient Adult Oncology team raised $800 as a way to say thank you to MICU and 6 Bedtower staff at UNC Medical Center for all of their hard work during challenging COVID-19 pandemic.