Potential pancreatic cancer treatment developed by UNC researchers could increase life expectancy

Posted Feb 14, 2016
Pancreatic cancer cells are notorious for being protected by a fortress of tissue, making it difficult to deliver drugs to shrink the tumor or stop its growth. Now researchers at UNC have developed a device that could change all that: By using electric fields, the device can drive chemotherapy drugs directly into tumors, preventing their growth and in some cases, shrinking them. (UNC.edu)

Related: Campus Connections

DJ Nevy crafts the music behind UNC football and men's basketball
Nevy Ramadanovic's favorite part of UNC men's basketball games is when Associate Athletic Director Ken Cleary says three words. "Hot timeout, Nevy." It usually happens...
Wed Apr 9, 2025

UNC graduate programs ranked among best in nation
Numerous UNC-Chapel Hill graduate programs received high rankings — 24 were among the top 10 in the nation in their respective categories — as part...
Wed Apr 9, 2025

Hoops for Hunger collects food and hygiene items for western North Carolina
The sound of basketballs and roar of excited players filled Woollen Gym on a chilly January afternoon as teams of University of North Carolina community...
Tue Apr 8, 2025

UNC collaborating with 22 counties to address affordable housing needs in North Carolina
UNC's Carolina Across 100 initiative announced 14 community teams across North Carolina have been selected for the Our State, Our Homes program. The University will...
Sun Apr 6, 2025