November 11, 2025
The following is a list of new grants awarded to SOM faculty with project start dates in October of 2025 (the awards listed have a total award amount greater than $100,000): PI Project Title Sponsor Award Amount Project Begin Date Kimani, Stephen A Phase III Adjuvant Trial Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian …
November 11, 2025
The Indiana University School of Medicine has named Jenny Ting, PhD, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Genetics, the recipient of the 2026 Mark Brothers Award. This honor recognizes an internationally renowned scientist of Asian descent for exceptional contributions to biomedical or clinical science. Dr. Ting, who also served as Co-Director of the Inflammatory …
November 5, 2025
The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the opening for applications to the 2026 Innovation Pilot Awards. All UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health teammates from any owned entity are eligible to apply. Applications are due Jan. 15, 2026, and as many as four awards of up to $50,000 each will be …
November 5, 2025
Help us understand the Spatial Biology needs on campus! Please take 5–20 minutes by Nov. 15 to complete our Spatial Biology Needs Survey. Your feedback will help the Hooker Imaging Core and Histology Research Core evaluate whether UNC-CH has sufficient spatial biology resources and identify unmet needs. Why this matters: Spatial biology—studying molecules, cells, and …
October 30, 2025
The UNC SOM Office of Research Technologies (ORT) supports all aspects of core lab operations, advocates for resources and continuous improvement for all core labs, and educates core scientists and customers on policy, process, and performance. Together with the Core Facility Advocacy Committee (CFAC), we enable our core labs to provide cutting-edge research support. We …
October 29, 2025
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share news that Janet Hadar has accepted a new position as system chief operating officer at UAB Health System. Her final day at UNC Hospitals is Monday, Dec. 1. We are incredibly thankful to Janet for her 24 years of service and proud of her as she takes this …
October 29, 2025
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2025 H. Fleming Fuller Award. The Fuller Award recognizes members of the medical staff who demonstrate the qualities embodied in Dr. Fuller’s lifelong dedication to the highest standards of patient care, teaching and community. Nominations may be made by any UNC Health teammate, member of the medical staff, …
October 29, 2025
Spencer Dorn, MD, MPH, MHA, has been appointed Executive Medical Director of Clinical Practice Innovation for UNC Faculty Physicians, effective January 1, 2026. In this new role, Dr. Dorn will play a key role in strengthening collaboration between UNC Faculty Physicians and the UNC Health Information Services Division. He will help guide important initiatives across …
October 23, 2025
Brian Thorp, MD, has been selected as UNC Faculty Physician’s inaugural Vice President of Medical Affairs. He will begin his new role on January 1, 2026. As Vice President of Medical Affairs, Dr. Thorp will collaborate with UNC Faculty Physicians President & CEO, Azita Hamedani, MD, MPH, MBA, and other senior leadership across UNC Faculty …
October 23, 2025
The Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of the UNC School of Medicine (UNC SOM) supports the mission of the School of Medicine, to “improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians and others whom the School serves,” specifically through physician continuing education. By applying the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) criteria and …
October 23, 2025
The UNC SOM seeks internal candidates for the positions of: Alumni Affairs Faculty Liaison for the MD Program, and Alumni Affairs Faculty Liaison for Health Sciences. These two positions serve as crucial members of the UNC School of Medicine Alumni (SOM Alumni) Team, which aims to foster connections and engagement among alumni, faculty, students and …
October 23, 2025
November is Career Development Month, and there’s no better time to invest in your growth, connection, and professional success. The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) invites all faculty, staff, learners, and residents to join in a series of engaging programs designed to inspire reflection, build new skills, and strengthen our community across …