Category: Accolades, Awards and Appointments
Grover Receives Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement
Natalie Grover, MD The American Society of Hematology (ASH) announced Natalie Grover, MD, associate professor of medicine in the UNC Division of Hematology, as the recipient of the Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement. The award was announced at the 66th Annual ASH Meeting and Exposition on December 7 in San Diego. This prestigious annual award recognizes t … Read more
UNC Bone Morrow Transplant Clinic Receives Pinnacle of Excellence Award
The UNC Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Clinic has been named a recipient of the Press Ganey 2024 HX Data-Driven Pinnacle of Excellence Award in the category of Patient Experience (10-49 physicians) – Medical Practice. This prestigious recognition celebrates the clinic’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and an outstanding patient experience. This is the first tim … Read more
Accolades, Awards and Appointments Archive
Congratulations to department faculty who received the following accolades, awards and appointments, November 1 – November 31, 2024. Dr. Hudson receiving the ACG outstanding research award. Joshua Hudson, MD, MSc, received the ACG outstanding research award in the best scientific abstract in practice management category. Natalie Grover, MD, will be receiving a Distinguished Abst … Read more
Over 40 Faculty Ranked on Expertscape as Research Leaders in the World
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to recognize the UNC Department of Medicine faculty ranked on Expertscape in their areas of expertise. Over 40 DOM faculty have been internationally ranked. Expertscape ranks researchers based on the quantity and significance of their published studies in a specific topic, with a focus on their authorship and impact in that field.” All rankings r … Read more
Kwan and King Appointed Medical Directors
Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology and Louise King, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, will each take over their division’s respective Eastowne clinic site as Medical Director. Allergy and Immunology Clinic Dr. Mildred Kwan will be stepping … Read more
Jason Wittes Named to Hemophilia Alliance Board of Directors
Jason Wittes, PharmD, has been elected to serve on the Hemophilia Alliance Board of Directors beginning in October 2024. The Hemophilia Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that comprises federally funded hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) that either have, or are seeking to have, pharmacy programs under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. The Alliance ensures HT … Read more
Jonathan Serody Receives Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award
Jonathan Serody, MD Jonathan Serody, MD, the Elizabeth Thomas Professor of Medicine and division chief of Hematology, has been honored with this year’s Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award. This accolade recognizes those who contribute significantly to scientific achievements and service. Dr. Serody has been involved in many notable cancer research projects. He pio … Read more
Millie Long Awarded Sherman Prize for Advancements in IBD Practices
Millie Long, MD, MPH, in the University of North Carolina Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, received a $100K Sherman Prize for innovating new practices in inflammatory bowel disease prevention and leading advances in research, clinical care and education. The Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation announced Millie Long, MD, MPH, interim chief of the UNC Divisi … Read more
Jennifer Flythe Appointed Chief of the UNC Division of Nephrology and Hypertension
Dr. Jennifer Flythe Ron Falk, MD, Chair of the University of North Carolina Department of Medicine, announced the appointment of Jennifer E. Flythe, MD, MPH, as the new Chief of the UNC Division of Nephrology and Hypertension effective September 15, 2024. Flythe, a renowned expert in patient-centered kidney care, will lead the division with a vision grounded in collaboration, inn … Read more
Journeys are Made by the People You Walk With: Gaurav Dave Reflects on Becoming Full Professor
Journeys give us lots of time to reflect. Getting to your destination is also a time to reflect on your journey. Gaurav ‘G’ Dave Our co-director, Gaurav ‘G’ Dave, got the official word in July. He’s now a Research Professor in the UNC School of Medicine. Promotions can be destinations. For G, it’s part of an ongoing journey. His focus is working with community partners to address … Read more
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Faculty and Residents Honored by UNC SOM Student Government
The UNC School of Medicine Student Government held the Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony for 2024. The following faculty and residents from the Department of Medicine were recognized. Evan Raff, MD, associate professor of medicine, received The Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Excellence in Teaching Award in the Clinical Sciences. This award was established in 1985 to recognize e … Read more
Yohei Hisada, PhD, Awarded ISTH Fundamental Research Career Development Award
Yohei Hisada, PhD, was awarded $50K for his research in leukemia at the 2024 ISTH conference in Bangkok Yohei Hisada, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Medicine, has been awarded $50,000 dollars for his research through the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Fundamental Research Career Development Award in the category of Fundamental Mechanisms of Hemostasis. This … Read more