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Read about the happenings and goings on at the UNC Geriatrics Clinic, located at Eastowne in Chapel Hill.

Recruitment for several research studies led by UNC Geriatrics faculty is currently underway. Learn more about each one below: BANDPASS BandPass is a remote monitoring system for sarcopenia and functional decline. This study is recruiting English speaking individuals age 65+ who are at risk for sarcopenia or frailty and willing to...

In a recent Forbes article, Dr. John Batsis spoke about alternatives to GLP-1s and other popular weight treatments. “No natural or over-the-counter product has been shown to produce weight loss comparable to FDA-approved semaglutide or tirzepatide therapy,” says Dr. Batsis. He also cautions people on using supplements or compounded versions of...

Recently, Anna Kahkoska, MD, PhD (Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine) was lead author on a paper entitled Qualitative Analysis of Patient Portal Messages From Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.  Published in April 2026, several other Center for Aging and Health staff and faculty contributed...

The Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (CGWEP) was well represented at the recent Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting in Boston. The gathering brought together leaders in aging from across the country and offered a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and share the work happening in North Carolina.

Dr. Shenvi is widely recognized for her contributions in advancing medical education and Geriatric Emergency Medicine, and serving in key leadership roles in the field of Emergency Medicine, both at UNC and with numerous national and international professional associations.

Faculty and students are invited to join UNC Global Affairs, the UNC Center for Aging and Health, and the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine for a three-day multi-disciplinary symposium on “Aging and the Family,” October 14-16, in the Carolina Union, bringing together scholars and professionals from medicine, nursing, public...

Dr. Kim Mournighan Selected for LAMP Congratulations to Dr. Kim Mournighan on being selected to participate in the 2025-2026 UNC Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP). This program is a nine-month, cohort-based faculty development and orientation designed for junior faculty (within their first three years). LAMP seeks to build a...

The UNC Center for Aging and Health announces that the CGWEP (Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program) has received a $5 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant. This funding will support programming over the next five years, from 2024 to 2029. Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead, Director of CGWEP, said, “this...

Dr. John Batsis recently presented at the National Institute on Aging’s Research Centers Collaborative Network Workshop on Nutrition and Aging Biology in San Francisco. He spoke on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Effect in Older Adults.