The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected 11 infectious diseases (ID) programs for the first Joint ID/CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellowship. With funding from the CDC, IDSA launched this joint pilot program for ID physicians who are interested in the CDC’s EIS. … Continued
Tick-borne diseases (TBD) including Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis (SFGR), ehrlichiosis, and increasingly Lyme disease, represent a substantial public health concern throughout much of the Southeastern United States. North Carolina experiences some of the highest rates of SFGR and ehrlichiosis in the United States, often accounting for more than of 10% and 5% of cases reported to the … Continued
During April, STD Awareness provides an opportunity to talk about STIs and encourage individuals to be proactive about their sexual health and promotes regular STI/HIV screening and testing. Although research in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has evolved rapidly on multiple fronts, a critical remaining challenge is the development of safe and effective vaccines for diseases that pose … Continued
UNC-Chapel Hill infectious disease specialist Dr. David Wohl talked about the risks involved with dropping the mask mandate on public transit, in response to a federal judge’s decision. “When people are eating and drinking, I don’t even drink. I wait,” he said. “I’ll wait till everyone’s done. And then I will take off my mask … Continued
J. Victor García-Martinez, PhD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and Director of the International Center for the Advancement of Translational Science was keynote lecturer at the 35th International Conference on Antiviral Research (ICAR) last month. During the conference he was presented the second 2022 Diversity Speaker … Continued
Hannah Little, MHA, who currently serves as Associate Chief for Administration for the Division of Infectious Diseases Medicine and the Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Medicine, has been named the Associate Chair for Administration in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. [Read more]
The below clickable headlines link directly to local media outlets featuring David Wohl, MD. NC receiving too few doses of COVID ‘cure,’ local doctor says – Dr. David Wohl (WRAL) Has the omicron surge peaked in North Carolina? And where are we headed now? – Dr. David Wohl (CBS17) ‘We are in the downturn’: Doctors weigh in … Continued
As schools and cities and counties begin to drop their mask mandates, some people are rushing to take the masks off, but others still want that protection. So how effective is your mask if you’re the only person wearing one? Dr. Emily Sickbert-Bennett, associate professor of infectious diseases and director of infection prevention at UNC Medical … Continued
Joe Eron, MD, the Herman and Louise Smith Distinguished Professor of Medicine, and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases was interviewed for a CBS-17 new report about a vaccine that specifically targets the omicron variant. Read more.
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David Margolis, MD, Sarah Graham Keenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology & Immunology, Epidemiology, has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The prestigious honor recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of virology, particularly for making key discoveries on the mechanisms of HIV latency and devising new strategies to … Continued
David Wohl, MD, professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases, was a featured expert in the following news stories about COVID, the week of January 14 – January 20. How Omicron Highlights Fading Hope of Herd Immunity from COVID – (KSFO-AM) May be nearing Omicron peak, UNC doctor says; so what’s next? – … Continued