Dr. Andrew Wang Congratulations Andrew Wang, M.D. and Joseph M. DeSimone, Ph.D. on the publication of the manuscript “Using mechanobiological mimicry of red blood cells to extend circulation times of hydrogel microparticles” in the online Early Edition of the Proceedings … Continued
Dr. Jim Apisarnthanarax, a recent resident radiation oncologist, was awarded First Place for best clinical/translational poster at the 2008 UNC Lineberger Annual Scientific Retreat. Dr. Donita Brady, a recent doctoral recipient from Dr. Adrienne Cox’s lab, was awarded First Place for best basic science poster at the 2008 UNC Lineberger Annual Scientific Retreat.
A team of UNC researchers developed nanoparticle carriers to successfully deliver therapeutic doses of a cancer drug that had previously failed clinical development due to pharmacologic challenges.
For research to reduce treatment discomfort for patients receiving radiotherapy for gynecological cancers.
A formal public award announcement will be at the June RTOG meeting
To improve survivorship services for patients with breast, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer.
In comparing IMRT, Proton and conformal therapies, they conclude that IMRT is better than conventional conformal radiation therapy (CRT) for reducing certain side effects and preventing cancer recurrence.
Nathan Sheets, M.D. was recently selected to receive a 2012 ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award.
Phase II Trial for Stage III and IVa Head and Neck Cancer