Author Archives: Heather Wilson
Rethinking the Strip: $1.3 Million Will Put Discovery into Practice
A landmark UNC School of Medicine study showed that the finger prick blood glucose test is unnecessary for most people with type 2 diabetes, and now researchers Katrina Donahue and Laura Young received a PCORI grant to implement their findings across the country.
Dolly White, MD, MSCR (2016)
Physician, Good Samaritan Health of Cobb County I decided to train in Preventive Medicine when I learned the specialty would allow me to pursue my interests in patient care, public health, and cancer research. The Preventive Medicine program at UNC allowed me opportunities to engage in activities to nurture all of my interests…
Patrick L Keller, MD, MPH (2008)
Chief, Aerospace Medicine 43 MDS, Pope AAF, USAF I came into Preventive Medicine because I wanted to have a broader reach and ensure I could do good things for whole communities. Since my graduation I have served 11 years on active duty in the US Air Force. I started at the AF Medical Operations Agency…
Leila Kahwati, MD, MPH (2004)
Senior Research Scientist, RTI International I had an interest in epidemiology and public health in college, and after a brief detour through medical school, family medicine residency, and primary care practice, I came to UNC for Preventive Medicine training. I co-enrolled in the NRSA Primary Care Research Fellowship…