Category: Hematology
Featured Physician: Haley Simpson, MD
Meet Haley Simpson, MD, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology who was a Tarheel in undergrad! What brought you to UNC Medical Center? I am returning to North Carolina for the second time! I was born in Raleigh, grew up in the DC area then attended UNC for undergrad. I went back to Maryland for medical school then out west to Colorado for residency and fellowship b … Read more
Christopher Dittus Completes Meaningful Lymphoma Study He Started as a Fellow
Christopher Dittus, DO, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of the lymphoma program, is the senior author of a newly published study in the British Journal of Haematology evaluating a novel treatment approach for aggressive adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), a rare and deadly subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects ethnic minority populat … Read more
Joshua Zeidner Co-Authored a Study on a Promising Novel Drug for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Joshua Zeidner, MD Joshua Zeidner, MD, associate professor of medicine and chief of leukemia research at UNC Lineberger, is the corresponding author of a newly published study on a promising treatment approach for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The early-phase clinical trial, conducted at 12 centers nationwide, tested whether adding the oral menin inhibitor revumenib to the standa … Read more
Drs. Jensen and Gray receive UNC SOM Physician Scientist Training Program Awards
Drs. Simon Gray (left) and Jeffrey Jensen (right) Jeffrey Jensen, MD, PhD, a hematology/oncology fellow, and Simon Gray, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, received UNC School of Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program awards. Dr. Gray received an Early-Stage Faculty award, and Dr. Jensen received a Resident/Fellowship Award, … Read more
Cassiopeia Frank Appointed Director of Quality and Safety
Cassiopeia Frank, MMSc, PA-C, CPPS, an Advanced Practice Provider in the Division of Hematology, has been named the new Director of Quality and Safety for the University of North Carolina Department of Medicine. Frank brings extensive expertise in patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical practice innovation. “I am proud to say that UNC is a place I confidently send my f … Read more
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
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
Yara Abdou Co-Published an Editorial on Funding Gaps in Cancer Clinical Trials
Yara Abdou, MD Yara Abdou, MD, an assistant professor in the Division of Oncology published a Journal of Clinical Oncology editorial with Norman E. Sharpless, MD. They responded to a new study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center that found enrollment in industry-sponsored cancer clinical trials doubled between 2008 and 2022 while federally supported trial enrollment remained fl … Read more
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 basketball competition. $28,376 was raised this year, up from $10,000 last year! The IAR (Islamic Association of Raleigh) Soldiers beat the other 11 teams and won the basketball tournament. 300 people … Read more
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 his research into C1 inhibitors. Joshua Rivenbark, MD, PhD, won the 2024 Agios Hemolytic Anemias Clinical Fellowship Competitive Grant. Division of Geriatric Medicine The CGWEP (C … Read more