Category: Department News
Berkowitz Research Team Awarded Nearly $3 Million To Study Medically Tailored Meal Delivery Program
Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the division of general medicine, is principal investigator for a five-year “R01” grant to support a randomized clinical trial involving 200 individuals with Type 2 diabetes and food insecurity. In partnership with Community Servings and Massachusetts General Hospital, the $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health wi … Continued
Lin’s COVID-19 Research Highlighted In Endeavors Magazine
Jessica Lin, MD, MSCR, assistant professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases, is featured in a new Endeavors article recognizing UNC researchers who are helping to make UNC the most cited university in the nation for coronavirus research. Lin leads a study exploring how COVID-19 spreads within households after members are infected. “Of course I think about my and … Continued
Boyce Leads Longitudinal COVID-19 Study in Chatham County
Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, assistant professor in the division of infectious diseases, is currently leading a longitudinal study in Chatham County to understand how and why SARS-CoV-2 is spreading through this population — data that are direly needed since most of the current data rely on “imperfect disease markers,” or information about the disease that’s easier to access but may not … Continued
Herce Answers Common Questions About COVID-19 Clinical Trials in Spanish Language Video
Michael Herce, MD, MPH, MSc, assistant professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases, participated in a Q&A video, in Spanish, in an effort to reach Latino communities and encourage participation in COVID-19 clinical trials. The Latino communities in North Carolina and across the U.S. have been disproportionally affected by the coronavirus, which makes it even … Continued
Callahan Explains How the OAAA Is Addressing the Impact of Osteoarthritis in Podcast
In a recent “Joint Action” rheumatology podcast, Leigh Callahan, PhD, the Mary Link Briggs Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, highlights changes that are needed in health care systems and polices to reduce the impact of osteoarthritis, a leading cause of disability. She also recognizes the work of the Osteoarthritis Action … Continued
Sheikh Talks To WRAL About Fall Allergies and COVID-19
Saira Sheikh, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, discussed the nuances of allergy symptoms and those commonly associated with COVID-19 in an interview with WRAL’s Go Ask Mom. While the symptoms are similar, like cough and occasionally shortness of breath in kids with asthma and allergies, most symptoms are different enough … Continued
Sickbert-Bennett Tells Parents How To Safely Visit Museums During Pandemic
Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS, told WRAL’s Go Ask Mom that while museums may be open, that doesn’t mean everyone can go back to visiting them like they did in the past. “Whatever the activity — playing sports, going to the beach or visiting a museum — there is risk during the pandemic,” said Sickbert-Bennett, associate professor of medicine in the division of infectious disease … Continued
Adimora Receives UNC’s Thomas Jefferson Award
The annual Thomas Jefferson Award recognizes a UNC faculty member who, through personal influence and performance of duty in teaching, writing and scholarship, has best exemplified the ideals and objectives of Thomas Jefferson. UNC faculty members nominate candidates for the honor, which carries a cash prize; a faculty committee chooses the recipient. Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, … Continued
Cohen Says He Is Encouraged By Eli Lilly COVID-19 Antibodies Study
An antibody drug study by Eli Lilly and Company has shown that the coronavirus antibody LY-CoV555, developed by Indianapolis-based Lilly and the Canadian company AbCellera, prevents mild to moderately ill coronavirus patients from being hospitalized. The antibody is reported to work by recognizing the virus once a person is infected and attaching to it, which prevents the pathoge … Continued
Sickbert-Bennett Discusses Contact Sports and Risks of COVID-19 With New Guidance
Recently updated guidance from the NC Health and Human Services on contact sports and amateur sports programs “strongly recommends only playing sports in which participants can maintain social distancing.” Those sports are reported to include golf, cycling, disc golf, swimming, singles tennis, running, track and field and dance. “Playing contact sports definitely presents risk,” … Continued