Category: Geriatric Medicine
Niznik Featured in AMDA On-the-Go Podcast Discussing Long-Term Care and Medication Controversies
Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of geriatric medicine and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, was a guest commentator on a podcast for the American Medical Directors Association, AMDA On-the-Go. The podcast regularly features commentary from UNC faculty Philip Sloa … Read more
Fellows Match to the Department of Medicine
While the pandemic made this year particularly challenging for fellowship recruitment efforts and interviews, a series of videos showing each program’s strengths was a creative solution, introducing viewers to faculty and current fellows, with a brief glimpse into what it might be like to join the program. And although it was impossible to replicate the experience of visiting in- … Read more
Health Experts Warn of Tough Holiday Season For Seniors
Christine Kistler, MD Health experts are warning that the holiday season poses an increased COVID-19 threat to older Americans, who are already one of the most vulnerable demographics. Christine Kistler, MD, associate professor of geriatric and family medicine, identified large gatherings as a key risk factor in the upcoming holiday season that will contribute to an increase in c … Read more
Batsis Publishes Three Articles For Geriatric Medicine
John Batsis, MD John Batsis, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of geriatric medicine, has published the following papers: “Intensive nutrition counseling as part of a multi-component weight loss intervention improves diet quality and anthropometrics in older adults with obesity,” in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. “Telemedicine in Long-Term Care Facilities During and … Read more
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Keep Calm and Come Together Safely During the Holiday Season
Christine Kistler, MD, associate professor of geriatric medicine, discourages indoor holiday gatherings and offers advice for staying safe in the Consumer Reports article “Keep Calm and Come Together.”
Dale Encourages Special Flu Vaccine For Seniors
Maureen Dale, MD, told WRAL News that it’s even more important during a pandemic that seniors get a flu shot. “Even though we don’t have a COVID-19 vaccine yet, there are other respiratory viruses, particularly the flu, that we can protect ourselves from,” Dale said, recognizing a special flu vaccination designed to help seniors overcome immune deficiencies.
Geriatrics Division at GSA Annual Scientific Meeting
2020 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD is an invited speaker for the Health Sciences Presidential Symposium at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting. The presidential symposium on “The Past, Present and Future of Health Sciences Research” will showcase junior and senior researchers’ perspective on how their science began, ways th … Read more
Maureen Dale on Directing the Geriatrics Fellowship in 2020
Maureen Dale, MD, took the reins of the Division of Geriatric Medicine’s Fellowship program in 2020, following in Dr. Margaret Drickamer’s footsteps as Program Director. Dale’s passion for geriatrics, patient care, and mentoring the next generation of Geriatricians stand out to colleagues and Fellows. You’ve been Associate Director of the Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine since 20 … Read more
Wilson Named New Co-Director of Individualization Phase, Felix’s Contributions Celebrated
Lindsay Wilson, MD, MPH Lindsay Wilson, MD, MPH, the John W. Foust Medical Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor in the UNC Department of Medicine and associate professor in the division of geriatric medicine, has been named co-director of Individualization Phase. Ana Felix, MD, MBBCh, who has led the Individualization Phase since its inception, will transition leadership to a … Read more
UNC-Chapel Hill MSTAR Program Funded by the National Institute on Aging
Through a third round of funding from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), UNC’s Medical Students Training in Aging Research – MSTAR – program will continue as a National Training Center from 2020 through 2025.
Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: September 1 – September 30, 2020
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Jennifer Goralski, MD, received an NIH K23 grant to study “Quantitation and Spatial Registration of Airways Dysfunction With Dynamic 19F MRI In Cystic Fibrosis.” Division of Infectious Diseases Victor Garcia-Martinez, PhD, received an NIAID grant in the amount of $621,932 to study “In Vivo Evaluation of HIV Latency Reversal Strateg … Read more
Geriatric Medicine News: Fall 2020
Publications, promotions, awards, research, presentations, and more – enjoy this recent roundup of Division of Geriatric Medicine Faculty News, including a video on UNC Geriatrics’ most recent Carolina Care Excellence Award!