UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting its 47th annual scientific symposium, “Pancreatic Cancer: From Discovery to the Clinic,” on May 21-22 at the Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The symposium is free and will feature 15 talks on the latest in pancreatic cancer basic, translational and clinical research by faculty at … Read more
Radiation therapy is an integral part of cancer treatment across many disease sites, but the locoregional control benefits must be weighed against the potential toxicities. During this webinar, Kevin Pearlstein, MD, will review the role of radiation in cancer care including basic radiobiologic principles, logistics, and toxicities. He will discuss several recent studies examining the … Read more
The Selective Use of Radiation in Solid Malignancies Kevin Pearlstein, MD Radiation therapy is an integral part of cancer treatment across many disease sites, but the locoregional control benefits must be weighed against the potential toxicities. During this webinar, Kevin Pearlstein, MD, will review the role of radiation in cancer care including basic radiobiologic principles, logistics, … Read more
The NC TraCS Institute's new cycle of Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Pilot funding has been announced. Proposals are due August 13, 2024. First released in 2022, CTS Pilots are focused on translational science. In preparation for this cycle of CTS Pilots, NC TraCS is holding 1-hour information sessions for investigators interested in learning more about this funding … Read more
The NC TraCS Institute's new cycle of Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Pilot funding has been announced. Proposals are due August 13, 2024. First released in 2022, CTS Pilots are focused on translational science. In preparation for this cycle of CTS Pilots, NC TraCS is holding 1-hour information sessions for investigators interested in learning more about this … Read more
School of Medicine Community Mix and Mingle event. Wine, cheese, music and experiences will surround. Community and social connection are significant contributors to our mental health and well-being, in honor of Mental Health Awareness month, the Taking Care of Our Own Program, Department of Psychiatry and Office of Faculty Affairs have sought to intentionally create … Read more
Myrtle Davis, DVM, PhD Scientific Vice President, Discovery Toxicology Bristol Myers Squibb Seminar title: “Questions that Matter: The value of Toxicology in All Sectors” The Curtis Harper Commitee Chair: Tony Baines UNC Pharmacology Event Contact: Mimi Baltz (my.le@unc.edu) Location: 2204 MBRB (Molecular Biomedical Research Building) 111 Mason Farm Rd. Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599 United States … Read more
Myrtle Davis, DVM, PhD Scientific Vice President, Discovery Toxicology Bristol Myers Squibb Seminar title: “Questions that Matter: The value of Toxicology in All Sectors” Location: G202 MBRB (Molecular Biomedical Research Building) 111 Mason Farm Rd. Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599 United States Map It Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! Reception … Read more
Dr. Yount completed her PhD in Immunology at the Ohio State University under Drs. Purnima Dubey and Rajendar Deora where she investigated immune responses to preclinical mucosal vaccines against Bordetella pertussis. She is currently a postdoc in Dr. Toni Darville’s laboratory, where the main goal of her project is to use findings from natural human immunity to Chlamydia … Read more
8-Week Mindfulness Foundational Course for Stress Management & Life Enhancement Online, with Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT Hosted by the UNC Program on Integrative Medicine Tuesday evenings, June 11-August 6, 2024, 6-8 PM EST. Fee: $375 General Public | $350 UNC Affiliates | $100 off for repeat participants After registration, you will receive a Zoom link and instructions; … Read more
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Ricardo Padilla, DDS This seminar will review the causes, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and possible treatment options for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws as it relates to cancer patients. It will also include strategies to decrease the risk of developing this debilitating condition. Webinar Flyer Live Webinar June 12 12:00 – … Read more
Mathula Thangarajh, MD, PhD, FAAN, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University, joins us to discuss the cognitive phenotype of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and summarize innovative methods to characterize the neurobiology of executive function deficits in DMD. Thangarajh has an Institutional KL2 Career Development Award funded by the National … Read more