November 12, 2024
The John B. Graham Medical Student Research Society hosted their 57th Annual Student Research Day in Roper Hall on Nov 4. Ned Sharpless, MD, professor of cancer policy and innovation and UNC Lineberger Cancer Center member, was the keynote speaker. Established in 1987, the John B. Graham Medical Student Research Society recognizes and promotes the …
November 7, 2024
Lauren Herlihy, DNP, RN, pediatric immunologist and IHQI scholar, has developed a clinical decision support (CDS) toolkit for early peanut introduction in infants to prevent peanut allergy. The toolkit is now ready for adoption by interested physicians at UNC Health. After creating the toolkit, Herlihy piloted it in three outpatient pediatric clinics, with a goal …
November 7, 2024
We had amazing pumpkins competing for this year’s Triangle West Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Congratulations to the winners! See the full gallery below! Chapel Hill Campus Triangle West Recognition Committee’s Selection: NSICU UNC Hospitals Leader’s Selection: Pharmacy-Medication History Team People’s Choice Award: Nutrition and Food Services UNC Hospitals, Hillsborough Campus Winner: VIR Youth Behavioral Hospital First …
November 7, 2024
Posters showing the winning images were on display in Bondurant Hall during UNC Research Week.
November 6, 2024
Ron Falk, MD, Nan and Hugh Cullman Eminent Professor, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as chair of the Department of Medicine in the summer of 2025. He will continue to serve as professor and co-director of the UNC Kidney Center.
October 31, 2024
The School of Medicine Office of Research is now accepting applications for the 2024 SOM Translational Science Awards (TTSA). This award is aimed at capitalizing on the “culture of collaboration” at UNC-Chapel Hill to foster new synergistic interdisciplinary teams of basic science and clinical investigators. The deadline is January 15, 2025. Please review the RFA …
October 31, 2024
Janelle Cross, PhD, has been named associate director of the UNC School of Medicine Office of Research and assumed her appointment on October 28, 2024. In her role, Cross contributes to the mission of the Office of Research to support the research enterprise of the School of Medicine. Cross succeeds Trisha Dant, PhD, who will …
October 31, 2024
Center for Faculty Excellence Upcoming Opportunities for Faculty Below are several CFE faculty development opportunities this fall. Please contact cfe@unc.edu or visit CFE.unc.edu for more information. Leadership and Mentoring Development Opportunities ACC Academic Leaders Network Applications Now Open! The ACC Academic Leaders Network (ACC ALN) is designed for mid- to senior-career faculty and faculty in …
October 31, 2024
Stephen Bogdewic, PhD, has announced that he will retire from his position as senior associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) on June 1, 2025. He has served in this role since Jan. 1, 2022. As senior associate dean, he has worked closely with Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Jennifer Wu, MD, MPH, …
October 31, 2024
Linda Raftery, MHA, has announced that she will be stepping back from her role as vice chair of administration for the department of medicine. She will remain with the department in a part time role working on special projects. Linda’s early leadership roles at UNC were with UNC Physicians and Associates, where she was focused …
October 30, 2024
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2nd annual Medical Staff Physician Excellence Committee (MSPEC) Award for Physician Excellence in Clinical Care. Any physician on the UNC Hospitals active medical staff, including UNC School of Medicine clinical faculty, is eligible for nomination. Nominees will be selected based on the following attributes: Unwavering personal commitment to treating patients with …
October 30, 2024
The UNC School of Medicine is launching a new preferred parking waitlist that will be effective on Nov. 4, 2024, at 10 a.m.