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  • 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.

  • Christine Hill Receives School of Medicine Staff Development Grant

    Christine Hill, MHA, CRA, business officer for the UNC Blood Research Center received a $3,300 School of Medicine Staff Development Grant. The grant covers professional education and training and can be used for credit and non-credit courses, conferences, certificate programs or similar instructional opportunities. In total, 133 grants were issued for the 2024 program. The awarde … Read more

  • DOM Teammate Council Welcome Lunch

    We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the DOM Teammate Council on April 1st and sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm to foster a more collaborative and fulfilling work environment. Teammate Council chairs, teammates and advisors, please join us on Tuesday, April 9 from 11am-1:15pm for a shared meal, where we will have the chance to get to know each other better and d … Read more