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Senior Ryan Monago Shares His Passion for Radiologic Science

December 5, 2018
Senior Ryan Monago is a student in the Division of Radiologic Science in the Department of Allied Health Sciences who quickly found that the field of radiologic science aligned with his passion for science. “Once I looked around and found this program, I felt like this was a good fit...

Human Movement Science PhD Student Julianna Prim Featured for Brain-Stimulating Research

December 3, 2018
For the first time, researchers at the UNC School of Medicine showed they could target one brain region with a weak alternating current of electricity, enhance the naturally occurring brain rhythms of that region, and significantly decrease symptoms associated with chronic lower back pain. The results, published in the Journal of Pain and...

UNC School of Medicine’s Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science Program Hosts Sixth Annual “A Day of Sleep” Symposium

December 3, 2018
UNC School of Medicine’s Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science (NDSS) program hosted its sixth annual symposium, titled “Sleep Health and Wellbeing” on Monday, December 3, 2018. Presentation topics included: Your circadian rhythm and sleep Sleep times across the lifespan Practical methodology for in-home measurements of sleep quality Global sleep – sleep...

Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Present Award-Winning Research at 2018 ASHA Convention

November 29, 2018
Faculty and students from the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences presented research at the 2018 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association conference, held in Boston, Massachusetts. Several current and former PhD students received recognition for their research. Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development Awarded $2,000 Ashwaq A. Alzamel PhD Candidate,...

Second-Year PA Student and Veteran Gary Taylor Aims to Serve Rural North Carolinians

November 20, 2018
Gary Taylor, second-year Physician Assistant Studies student, joined the PA program after serving in the U.S. Army for 10-and-a-half years. As a Special Forces medical sergeant and combat diver, Taylor was the medical technician for the dive team. “When I was transitioning out of the military, I knew I wanted...

Your Health Radio features Antoine Bailliard, PhD, on episode “Tiny Changes Can Have a Big Impact”

November 20, 2018
Your Health Radio, an initiative of UNC Family Medicine, featured Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy faculty member Antoine Bailliard, PhD, on an episode about tiny houses and how they can have a big impact on mental health and homelessness.

Your Health Radio features Patricia Johnson (’13 AuD)

November 20, 2018
Your Health Radio, an initiative of UNC Family Medicine, featured Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences faculty member Patricia Johnson (’13 AuD) in an episode on healthy hearing.

Locke Receives Scholarship from North Carolina Association of Health Care Recruitment

November 20, 2018
Charles Locke, a second-year student in Physician Assistant Studies, has received a scholarship from the North Carolina Association of Health Care Recruitment (NCAHCR). The NCAHCR recognized Locke’s achievement at its winter meeting, held in early November. “My passion and their mission is absolutely congruent, and it is an honor to...

Physician Assistant Studies Recognized on Veterans Day at UNC Hospitals

November 19, 2018
The Physician Assistant Studies program received recognition in a Veterans Day celebration, held in the lobby at UNC Children’s Hospital, on Monday, November 12, 2018. The event honored UNC Health Care employees, students, and local residents who currently serve or have served in the armed forces. The PA program is...

Department of Allied Health Sciences Celebrates its 12th Annual Scholarships and Awards Brunch

November 13, 2018
The Department of Allied Health Sciences celebrated its 12th annual Scholarships and Awards Brunch, designed to recognize donors and scholarship recipients across eight departmental programs, on Saturday, November 10, 2018. More than 175 people, including dozens of esteemed donors, joined more than 100 student scholars from the Department of Allied Health...