Tag: Research – Clinical/Clinical Trials

Dr. Wang Dr. Andrew Wang’s National Academies Keck Futures Initiative (NAKFI) Imaging Science grant application “Development of nanoparticle-based multiplex multimodality imagining agents for the specific and sensitive detection of cancer” was recently funded. NAFKI was created in response to the … Continued

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

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.

Paper accept in Head & Neck

Dr. Bhisham Chera Dr. Bhisham Chera’s manuscript, “Increasing Incidence of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tongue in Young White Females, ages 18-44,” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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.

Comparative study will focus on minority, underserved populations.

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...