Category: News
Honoring the Legacy of Renowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Eugene Bozymski
It is with deep sorrow we share the passing of a revered figure in the medical community, Eugene Bozymski, MD. A luminary in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Bozymski’s recent passing leaves an indelible mark on the University of North Carolina, where he served as Professor of Medicine and Head of Endoscopy for many years. Dr. Bozymski’s illustrious career began with a rotating … Read more
New Trial Highlights Incremental Progress Towards a Cure for HIV-1
Cynthia L. Gay, MD, MPH, associate professor of infectious diseases, and David Margolis, MD, the Sarah Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology & Immunology, and Epidemiology in the UNC School of Medicine, published results of a clinical trial showing that vorinostat and immunotherapy may modestly shrink the latent HIV reservoir. Antiretroviral therapies (ART) … Read more
IM Residents win NC Medical Jeopardy Competition, Head to Nationals
UNC Internal Medicine Residents were crowned champions at the North Carolina American College of Physicians conference. After beating residents from other programs across the state, Drs. Manasi Malik, Hannah Dee, and Lauren Goldbeck took home 1st place for the Doctor’s Dilemma competition. The friendly, but highly competitive, medical jeopardy game covers topics ranging from simp … Read more
UNC Physicians at the Forefront of National Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative
UNC Site led by Andrew Moon, MD, aims to validate point-of-care hepatitis C RNA tests in nationwide effort to eradicate hepatitis C. Hepatitis C, a bloodborne viral infection, remains a major public health problem. There are 2.5 million people in the United States chronically infected with hepatitis C who remain at risk of developing cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. Dir … Read more
Dr. Meredith Gilliam Speaks to AARP About Diagnosing Depression
In general, diagnosing depression can be challenging. Since there’s no single, definitive test for diagnosing the condition, it is important to consider other possible reasons behind depression-like symptoms in older adults. In a recent AARP article, Dr. Meredith Gilliam says, “the symptoms may overlap with chronic medical conditions, early dementia, hearing and vision loss, and … Read more
Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout January
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of January. Joe Tucker, MD, PhD, and Weiming Tang, PhD, announce a new scholarly exchange program that will give early-career researchers from the U.S. the opportunity to train in China. Klara Klein, MD, PhD, led a study showing metformin use do … Read more
Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: January 1 – January 31, 2024
Division of Oncology Lisa Carey, MD, received a $225K grant titled, “Clinical implications of metastatic subtype, microenvironment, and organ of involvement.” Joannie Ivory, MD, was granted $240K for her project, “Participant Enrollment in a Multi-Site Randomized Clinical Trial of Endocrine Therapy Adherence Support.” Yara Abdou, MD, was awarded $240K to investigate molecular res … Read more
Advancing Understanding of Severe Peanut Allergy: Dr. Erin Steinbach Receives AAAAI Foundation Faculty Award
Erin Steinbach, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the UNC Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, has been honored with an AAAAI Foundation Faculty Development Award for her project focused on understanding the complexities of severe peanut allergies. Researchers have long been baffled by peanut allergies, the leading cause of death from severe food-related al … Read more
Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and more in the month of February
Black History Month Black History Month, celebrated annually in February, is a dedicated time to honor the contributions of African Americans throughout history. Recognizing the struggles, triumphs, and cultural achievements of black individuals, this month serves as an opportunity for education, reflection, and celebration. From trailblazing leaders in civil rights to pioneers i … Read more
Medicine By The Numbers
The University of North Carolina Department of Medicine stands as a beacon of excellence in healthcare, comprised of 12 medicine subspecialty divisions and 11 associated research centers. With a dedicated team of approximately 425 faculty, 100 advanced practice providers, 200 staff members, 100 residents, and 100 fellows, the department is renowned for its collaborative and carin … Read more
Revolutionizing IBD Care: The Power of Intestinal Ultrasound
UNC is on pace to become one of the few sites in the U.S. to incorporate intestinal ultrasound as an imaging technique for managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. For gastroenterologists, getting eyes on the gut traditionally requires timely MRI testing or endoscopy procedures. This means patients grappling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) must return multiple times to collect … Read more
UME Faculty Spotlight: Katie Gill, MD
We are so excited to showcase some of our brilliant UME educators in the department of medicine and across our AHEC sites. For many of us there are certain teachers in our past who left a mark on our lives and are highly valued. For some they may be the reason you went into medicine or the specialty you are in. The DOM along with the AHEC sites have many highly regarded educators … Read more