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Aziz Sancar Advances Cancer Research, Inspires Next Generation

10/9/2025

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At UNC, Aziz Sancar continues to teach and lead cancer research a decade after his Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
His lab recently discovered a new biochemical approach to treat brain tumors.
He has trained over 35 students and 55 postdocs, started the Sancar Scholars Residence to support Turkish scholars at UNC, and mentors the next generation.

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Story summary

At UNC, Aziz Sancar continues to teach and lead cancer research a decade after his Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
His lab recently discovered a new biochemical approach to treat brain tumors.
He has trained over 35 students and 55 postdocs, started the Sancar Scholars Residence to support Turkish scholars at UNC, and mentors the next generation.