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Whole Community Connection (WCC) celebrated the progress of the four community-academic partnerships, two in Edgecombe County and two in Robeson County, who were part of the 2023 Cohort for the leadership program. “Each of these community leaders and UNC researchers are champions,” said WCC Project Director Melissa Green. “They are...

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Friday Center for the 2nd Annual UNC School of Medicine Staff Summit! And thank you for being part of our One Great Team.        

Dear Teammates, I would like to wish each of you a Happy Holiday Season and a healthy New Year. I hope you can take some time in the days and weeks ahead to enjoy the Holidays with your family, rest, relax, and recharge. As we turn the page on 2023...

It is with mixed emotions I share that I have accepted the position of President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal Market in the Wilmington, NC region. My last day at Rex will be January 7. The last 10 years with UNC Health and the past...

Dear UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Leaders, I am pleased to share the formation of a new office dedicated to planning and eventually opening the new, free-standing North Carolina Children’s Hospital, which will serve children and families across our state and region. This project was made possible due...

Dear UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Leaders, I’m pleased to share that Jeff Lindsay has accepted the position of UNC Health President & Chief Operating Officer. Jeff joins us from a 27-year career at Novant Health, where he held a number of positions. For the past nine years,...

The Translation Team Science Awards (TTSA) program provides funds to new teams of both basic scientists and clinicians working to initiate innovative translational pilot projects aimed at building the infrastructure for future grant funding. Phase one teams are awarded $50,000 over a 12-month period to begin to fully engage team...

First Gen Fellows is a program for UNC School of Medicine medical students who were the first in their families to attend college. These students have limited outlets of support from individuals who can relate to specific challenges and barriers faced in navigating medical education. We are looking for UNC-Chapel...

The Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH) recently launched a new membership structure in conjunction with its new website. Comprised of eight clinical, research, and educational initiatives, PPMH aims to advance the implementation of evidence-based precision medicine and precision health care. Prospective members should complete the membership application...

An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the leadership of its chair, Craig Cameron, PhD. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on Feb. 2. The review committee invites your input:...

The UNC School of Medicine Office of Human Resources and Planning Office hosted guests from King’s College London in October. The guests visited a number of UNC-Chapel Hill teams to learn about the University’s operations and to share experiences from King’s College with leaders and teams across Carolina. At the...

Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, has been named associate director of the UNC School of Medicine MD/PhD program. Gupta is an associate professor in the departments of radiation oncology and biochemistry and biophysics and a member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.  He is also the associate chair for research in...