Cancer center appoints associate director

Chad Ellis, PhD, has been appointed associate director of the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The appointment is effective April 1.

In his new role at UNC Lineberger, Ellis is expected to play a critical role in updating the strategic plan that drives the University Cancer Research Fund, a $42 million state investment to support cancer research in North Carolina.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chad Ellis as the newest member of our senior leadership,” Ned Sharpless, MD, director of UNC Lineberger, said in a press release. “This next year will be a tremendous time of growth for UNC Lineberger, and Chad’s experience and background are a perfect match to help us further sharpen our administrative, financial and research focus in the future.” 

Ellis has served as the deputy director of research affairs at Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he led strategic planning activities, oversaw cancer research activities, managed key infrastructure and administrative tasks, and handled faculty retention and recruitment.

In addition, Ellis served as program director of the Cancer Centers Program at NCI. During that time, he oversaw a portfolio of 22 Comprehensive Cancer Support Grants awarded to NCI-designated cancer centers.

“I look forward to joining the amazing team at UNC Lineberger,” Ellis said. “Building upon my experience at Yale and NCI, I will work to help continue the tremendous growth accomplished by the center over the last several years.”