Between January and May, UNC held five listening sessions across the state
to gather community feedback on the UCRF and cancer research. Working through
the NC Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), UCRF Leaders traveled to Greenville,
Asheville, Wilmington,
Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte.
At each session, Dr. Etta Pisano, vice dean, UNC School of Medicine; Dr. Richard Goldberg, physician-in-chief, NC Cancer Hospital; and Dr. Shelley Earp, director, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, briefly presented the goals of the UCRF and then asked for public comment. “We want to hear from you, specifically about the problem of cancer in your community and about how cancer research can improve cancer prevention, screening, and treatment throughout this state,” said Pisano.
Over 200 citizens, survivors, community groups, advocates, and health care providers attended the five sessions. Their feedback has been invaluable in planning and prioritizing UCRF initiatives.
Read more about the Listening Sessions
- Charlotte Listening Session - 5/20/08
- Greensboro Listening Session - 4/21/08
- Raleigh Listening Session - 2/1/08
- Wilmington Listening Session - 1/30/08
- Asheville Listening Session - 1/29/08
- Greenville Listening Session - 01/24/08