Carolina BioOncology Institute

11/21/2025

11/15/2025

Last weekend, the Carolina BioOncology Institute and BioCytics team attended the 40th Annual Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Meeting, celebrating four decades of groundbreaking research and innovation in cancer immunotherapy.

We are proud to be part of a community driving forward the next generation of immune-based therapies through science, collaboration, and discovery.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Carolina BioOncology Institute and BioCytics! 👻🎃

Our team took a break from clinical trials and research to celebrate with some spooky fun. Now we need your help, which costume deserves the win this year? Vote for your favorite costume in the comments below!

No tricks here, just smiles, treats, and a reminder of the amazing patients, colleagues, and community who inspire us every day. 💫

10/31/2025

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to highlight that awareness and research must continue every day of the year. 💗

🔬 Did you know?
• About 30% of early-stage breast cancers may later progress to metastatic disease.
• More than 150,000 people in the U.S. are living with metastatic breast cancer.
• While it is not currently curable, treatment advances are helping patients live longer, fuller lives.

At Carolina BioOncology Institute, we are dedicated to advancing research that brings new hope and options to patients through clinical trials and innovation in cancer care.

Awareness does not end in October, rather it continues with every patient, every day. 💫

10/24/2025

During , we’re celebrating the vital role Medical Assistants play in advancing patient care at Carolina BioOncology Institute. Medical Assistants are essential in bridging clinical expertise and patient experience.

At Carolina BioOncology, we’re grateful for team members like Alexis and RJ, who bring compassion and excellence to every patient interaction. 💙

10/19/2025

This month we celebrate Mr. Boone, who marks one year on an early phase clinical trial at Carolina BioOncology Institute. 💙

Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015, Boone faced many challenges, from years of oral treatments to chemotherapy that eventually stopped working. After moving from Florida to North Carolina, he joined a Phase I clinical trial, and the results have been remarkable. His cancer tumor marker dropped from the 90s to 0.2, giving him renewed hope and confidence.

Boone cherishes time with his family and continues a lifelong love of being on the water, carrying on his father’s legacy while creating memories with his own children. 🚤 We are honored to be part of Boone’s journey and inspired by his courage and determination.

10/15/2025

We had an incredible time at the 2025 Lung Cancer Initiative’s 13th Annual Advocacy Summit💙 Our very own Dr. Neel Gandhi presented on early-phase clinical trials, sharing how innovation in research is shaping the future of cancer care and expanding treatment options for patients.

The Summit brought together survivors, advocates, and healthcare professionals from across the state, all united in the mission to advance lung cancer awareness, research, and hope. A huge thank-you to the Lung Cancer Initiative for hosting such an inspiring event and for creating space to connect with our community.

Together, we’re making strides toward a future where research leads the way to better outcomes for every patient. 💫

10/02/2025

Thank you for having us!

09/28/2025

As we wrap up Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week and continue celebrating Women in Medicine Month, we’re excited to spotlight two incredible clinicians who make a difference every day at Carolina BioOncology Institute (CBI). 💙

👩‍⚕️ Sherene Banawan, PA-C
Sherene brings a unique blend of science and compassion to her role as a Physician Assistant in Oncology. With a strong background in laboratory science and molecular biology, Sherene is known for her empathy and dedication, striving to walk alongside her patients through every step of their journey.

👩‍⚕️ Caroline Mastrosante, NP, OCN
Caroline recently joined CBI as a Nurse Practitioner, bringing over 15 years of oncology nursing experience. Her knowledge, warm presence, and dedication to patient-centered care make her an immediate asset to our team and the patients we serve.

This month, we celebrate women like Sherene and Caroline who inspire us with their leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to advancing cancer care. Please join us in celebrating them for their everyday advocacy for patients. 💙

09/15/2025

Can’t wait for Dr. Gandhi’s talk on cancer research!

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

🔬 Celebrating 20 years of innovation at BioCytics!

BioCytics began in 2005 as a true partnership between Dr. John Powderly and his brother Jim Powderly. Around their kitchen table that summer, they mapped out the vision for what would become a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to individualized cell therapies, including development of an autologous adaptive immune cell therapy.

Based in Huntersville, North Carolina, BioCytics focuses on developing personalized cancer immunotherapies and continues to push the boundaries of pre-clinical research with the goal of transforming cancer treatment and offering hope to patients worldwide.

Here’s to two decades of collaboration, innovation, and vision, and many more to come! 🌟