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    Featured Staff: Savannah Harris

    Meet Savannah Harris, an Administrative Specialist for the Division of Nephrology! Savannah is in her first year at DoM and already working on developing a mentorship program! What’s your role and how long have you been a part of our Department?   I’m an Administrative Specialist for the Department of Nephrology. I’ve been part of this team for about six months, but I have been w … Read more

  • Featured Staff Member: Christine Wilkins

    Meet Christine Wilkins, an Administrative Specialist in the Division of Oncology and a member of the DOM Teammate Council! What’s your role and how long have you been a part of our Department? Administrative Specialist, 3 years in May.  Where are you from? I was born in San Antonio and moved to Brooklyn when I was very, very young after leaving New York my mom and I landed in Nor … Read more

  • Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout November

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of October. Alan Lee Hinderliter, MD, worked with a Duke researcher to find a more effective way of interpreting patients at home blood pressure. Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, was featured for his unique path from Army infantry to infectious di … Read more

  • Featured Staff Member: Cassandra Donahue, RDN, LDN, CDCES

    Meet Cassandra Donahue, RDN, LDN, CDCES, A research coordinator and dietician from the city with the largest gathering of twins in America! What’s your role and how long have you been a part of our department? I work as a Clinical Research Coordinator / Registered Dietitian in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Obesity Clinical Research Unit. I was hired in 2021 and celebrated my … Read more

  • Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout October

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of October. Daniel Richardson, MD, MSc, MA,  published a study with colleagues on use of anthracyclines.  Jared Weiss, MD, interviewed with OncLive on the survival benefits of an HPV vaccine. Marschall Runge, MD, PhD, a former DOM chai … Read more

  • DOM Research Staff Attend Society of Research Administrators Conference

    Jill Cunnup, Administrative Director for Clinical Research, Kelsey Haywood, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Research Program Director, Alex Kass, MSN, MBA, RN, CDCES, Caleb Hemphill and Brett Phillips, MA,PMP, CCRP, attended the Society of Research Administrators conference in Chicago. The conference theme, Breaking Barriers: Together Towards Tomorrow, offered a wid … Read more

  • Faculty and Staff in the News Through September

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of September UNC Lineberger and the V Foundation have launched a multimedia initiative to boost diversity in clinical trials. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury,MD, PhD among researchers studying a membrane technology that could make dialysis portable Leigh C … Read more

  • Featured Staff: Sherina Matlock

    Meet Sherina Matlock, a business analyst for the Department of Medicine, who also plays the organ and the keyboard!  What’s your role and how long have you been a part of our Department? I serve as a Business Analyst and have been part of the department since 2017. Where are you from? I was born and raised here in Durham, NC What originally attracted you to work at UNC Department … Read more

  • Faculty and Staff in the News Through August

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of August. UNC Lineberger researchers found that type II innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) change after stem cell transplants, which could affect immune system recovery and lead to better treatments Stephan Moll, MD, has been invited to join Europea … 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

  • Wellness Resource Hub Available to DOM Staff

    The Department of Medicine Teammate Council, formed to enhance professional development, sense of belonging and work-life balance through information derived from the SHARE Survey, is continuing to develop resources for staff. The goal is to shape a better workplace future through initiatives created by the three subcommittees. Monthly updates regarding developments will be provi … Read more

  • Featured Staff: Kiera Scruggs

    Kiera Scruggs is the Linkage and Retention Coordinator for the Division of Infectious DIseases. Originally from Virginia, she has always has been passionate about connecting her community with health resources. Kiera loves to travel and be in the water, just like her favorite Disney princess Ariel.