October 11, 2024
Full Court Press for Sickle Cell Raises $28k
On Sept. 15, the Division of Hematology hosted their annual basketball fundraiser for sickle cell. There was a blood drive, CPR training and of course, 2024 winners, IAR Soldiers a…
DOM Digest
The Department of Medicine’s faculty and staff are continuously involved in groundbreaking research and innovative clinical procedures. Discover their life-changing work through DOM Digest, our monthly newsletter. Hear from specialty experts while they are interviewed by Dr. Ron Falk during the Chair’s Corner Podcast. We invite you to learn more about the people behind the science at the articles below.
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October 11, 2024
Remembering Lucy Menefee: A True Champion of Patient Care
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lucy Menefee, MSN, DNP, ANP-BC. Lucy was a compassionate nurse practitioner and a dedicated teammate with the University of North…
2024
October 11, 2024
Ankita Ashoka, MD, won the ANIO GP Kaushal Annual Outstanding Trainee Award.
Ankita Ashoka, MD, a Nephrology fellow, was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Trainee Award by the ANIO (American Nephrologists of Indian Origin). The GP Kaushal award is given in memory of…
October 4, 2024
UNC Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: September 1 – September 30, 2024
The following Department of Medicine faculty members received the following grants or funding Division of Hematology Steven Grover, PhD, has been awarded a $3.2 million R01 grant from the NIH NHLBI for…
October 4, 2024
Faculty and Staff in the News Through September
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of September UNC Lineberger and the V Foundation have launched a…
September 30, 2024
School of Medicine F1rst Gen Fellows Program Recruiting Mentors
The UNC School of Medicine F1rst Gen Fellows program is looking for UNC residents, fellows, and faculty members who are interested in mentoring current F1rst Gen Fellows. This program supports…
2024
September 28, 2024
National Penicillin Awareness Day
On Sept. 28 in 1928, penicillin was discovered. Today, about 10% of the population report having a penicillin allergy, though 9 in 10 of those who report the allergy do…
September 25, 2024
Kelsey Haywood Awarded Clinical Dean’s Performance Award
Kelsey Haywood, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Research Program Director, received the 2024 Dean’s performance award in the Clinical category. Kelsey’s colleagues noted her creativity, initiative and crucial role…
September 25, 2024
Get to know the Internal Medicine Residency Program’s faculty educators
The Internal Medicine Residency Program faculty educators play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and our Carolina community. With a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and…
2024
September 23, 2024
A Family’s Journey to Carolina: Inspired by Dr. Saira Sheikh’s Expertise and Compassionate Care
In honor of their daughter and inspired by Dr. Saira Sheikh’s expertise and compassionate care, Idit and Moti Feeder support complex immunologic diseases through a generous gift. Dr. Saira Sheikh…
2024
September 20, 2024
Kasthuri & Team Publish Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Pomalidomide for the Treatment of HHT in NEJM
Raj Kasthuri, MBBS, professor in the UNC Division of Hematology and director of the UNC HHT Center of Excellence, and a team of researchers published their study evaluating the safety…
2024
September 19, 2024
Featured Resident: Kelly Ingram, MD
Meet Kelly Ingram, MD, a first year resident who aspires always to surround herself with unique individuals (including her dachshund Schryer) ! Why UNC for residency? I firmly believe that…
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