Category: Nephrology and Hypertension
Research on Ondansetron and Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Maintenance Hemodialysis Selected as Editors’ Choice by JASN
Dr. Jenny Flythe, Sherin Ismail, Dr. Michele Jonsson-Funk An article by Sherin Ismail-Atta PharmD, PhD, epidemiology graduate student at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and trainee at the UNC Kidney Center, and her mentors, Michele Jonsson-Funk, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, and Jennifer Flythe, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the UNC Divis … Read more
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 Carolina Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. The void left by Lucy’s departure will be felt deeply by all who knew her. Lucy embodied the essence of patient-centered care. Her warm and attentive a … Read more
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 Gur P. Kaushal, PhD to a trainee in nephrology who demonstrates academic, clinical, and community service excellence. Read more here
Roy-Chaudhury Among Researchers Studying a Membrane Technology that Could Make Dialysis Portable
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, including Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, nephrologist and the Drs. Ronald and Katherine Falk Eminent Professor in the School of Medicine, are developing a membrane technology that has the potential to significantly miniaturize dialysis equipment. The goal is to provide convenient and effectiv … 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
Featured Staff: Katie Barnes
Katie Barnes is an Administrative Coordinator for the Division of Nephrology. Katie also serves on various SOM committees, and loves Pete the Cat! What’s your role and how long have you been a part of our Department? I am the Administrative Coordinator for the Department of Nephrology and have been in this position for about a year. Where are you from? I am originally from Connec … Read more
Senior Class Honors Faculty at Graduation
The UNC School of Medicines Class of ’24 took to the stage to celebrate the next stage of their medical journey on May 11th. Pictured from left to right: Drs. Koyal Jain, Heather Tarantino, Cristin Colford, Evan Raff Koyal Jain, MD, MPH, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, was honored with the Professor award bestowed by the senior c … Read more
Klipstein, Gill, Jain and Aleman Provide Words of Wisdom to Medical Students at Pearls Day
As this year’s medical students look towards graduation, faculty members continue to inspire and set them up for success. During Pearls Day, students gathered to listen to educators speak on topics or issues they may face. Being selected as a Pearls Day speaker is an honor as they are nominated by the students. Four of the eight presentations were given by UNC Department of Medic … Read more
UNC Nephrologists Ensure Black Patients Received Equitable Access to Kidney Transplants
April is Minority Health Month, a month to raise awareness about the need to reduce health disparities and improve the health of minority communities. The UNC Health Center for Transplant Care team and UNC Health nephrologists recently increased equitable access for the Black community by addressing and fixing a disparity among kidney transplant patients. The UNC Health Center fo … Read more
95 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers Awarded 2024 Carolina Care Excellence
Each year, UNC Hospitals administers the Press Ganey Medical Practice survey to solicit feedback from patients. The survey asks our patients about their likelihood of recommending their provider’s practice to their friends and family. This year, 205 UNC physicians and advanced practice providers received the highest recommendations, which places them in the top quartile nationall … Read more
2024 Fellows Match to the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is honored to welcome new Tar Heel trainees! The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) released results for the 2023 Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match on November 29. More than 7,000 applicants matched to advanced training positions. After a successful Match, the following fellows will join Department subspecialties in July 2024. Division of … Read more
Dr. Keisha Gibson Leads the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee with a Personal Touch
In a remarkable testament to her dedication to the institution, Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, has been elected to serve as the chair of the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Dr. Gibson, currently in her second term on the committee, brings a wealth of experience and a personal connection to UNC that has fueled her commitment to th … Read more