Easley, Michael. Boards and Commissions Press Release, 2004-06-02, Easley Makes Appointments to Cancer Coordination and Control

Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor For Release: IMMEDIATE Date: June 2, 2004 Contact: Kasey Bensinger Phone: 919/733-5612 EASLEY MAKES APPOINTMENTS TO CANCER COORDINATION AND CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD RALEIGH - Gov. Mike Easley has appointed Dr. Paul A. Godley of Chapel Hill, Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly of Durham and Dr. T. Charles Shea of Chapel Hill to the North Carolina Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control. Godley is an adjunct associate professor in the departments of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also an associate professor and fellowship director in the division of hematology and oncology in the department of medicine at UNC Chapel Hill. Godley received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University, his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, his master’s degree from Harvard University and his doctorate in epidemiology from UNC Chapel Hill. Lyerly is an assistant professor with the department of immunology, a professor with the department of surgery and associate professor in the department of pathology at Duke University Medical Center. He is also clinical director for the Center for Genetic and Cellular Therapies. Lyerly received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Riverside and his medical degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. Shea is an associate division chief of hematology and oncology and a professor of medicine at UNC Chapel Hill. He is also a program leader in clinical research at the UNC/Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Shea received his bachelor’s and medical degrees from UNC Chapel Hill. The committee recommends to the secretary a plan for the statewide implementation of an interagency comprehensive coordinated cancer control program and identifies and examines the limitations and problems associated with existing laws, regulations, programs and services related to cancer control. The committee also examines the financing and access to cancer control services for North Carolina’s citizens. There are 34 members on the board, each serving a four-year term. The governor appoints 23 members. ### Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166