Deborah M. Stephens, DO |
| Clinical / Research Focus: The overall goal of my research is to investigate novel targeted therapies and improve the care for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and B-cell lymphoma. In order to achieve thi … Read more |
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AFFILIATIONS: (DOM) Hematology, Department of Medicine (DOM) |
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS: Aging/Geriatrics, Cancer, Clinical Trials, Genetics, Genomics, Health Equity, Hematology, Imaging, Immunology, Medical Education, Mineralized Tissue, Pathology, Pharmacology, Population-based, Toxicology, Translational Medicine, Virology |
Carmina G. Valle, PhD, MPH |
| Clinical / Research Focus: Other Research and/or Clinical Interests: mHealth, Digital Health Interventions, Physical Activity, Cancer Survivorship |
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AFFILIATIONS: Gillings School of Public Health, Lineberger Cancer Center, Nutrition |
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS: Apps-Devices, Behavior, Cancer, Clinical Trials, Obesity, Other |
Roberto J. Vidri, MD, MPH |
| Clinical / Research Focus: My academic goals center around trainee education, cancer disparities, and outcomes research – I have formal education in epidemiology and biostatistics. With significant experience in data man … Read more |
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AFFILIATIONS: Surgery |
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS: Cancer, Health Services, Surgery, Translational Medicine |
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AFFILIATIONS: Blood Research Center, Lineberger Cancer Center, Pathology & Lab Medicine |
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS: Biochemistry, Cancer, Cardiovascular Biology, Cardiovascular disease, Genetics, Molecular Medicine, Pathogenesis & Infection, Pathology, Translational Medicine, Women's Health |
Wendell Yarbrough, MD, MMHC, FACS |
| Clinical / Research Focus: Dr. Yarbrough is a surgeon-scientist active in head & neck cancer research for more than two decades. Between 2012 and 2016, he served as Chief of Otolaryngology, Director of the Head & … Read more |
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AFFILIATIONS: Lineberger Cancer Center, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery |
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS: Cancer, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Translational Medicine |
Melinda Yates, PhD |
| Clinical / Research Focus: My research program is focused on cancers that form in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) with a particular emphasis on premalignant biology. My lab studies the earliest molecular changes t … Read more |
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AFFILIATIONS: Lineberger Cancer Center, Pathology & Lab Medicine, Translational Medicine, Women's Health |
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS: Cancer, Cancer Biology, Drug Delivery, Health Equity, Obesity, Other, Pathology, Pharmacology, Social Determinants of Health, Toxicology, Translational Medicine, Women's Health |



