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Kelsey Haywood, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Research Program Director, received the 2024 Dean’s performance award in the Clinical category.

Kelsey’s colleagues noted her creativity, initiative and crucial role in research trials. As a leader,she has improved patient outcomes, improved teammate retention, improved clinical study selection, and the successful enrollment and implementation of new therapies.

The annual Dean’s Performance Awards honor employees whose work helps the UNC School of Medicine achieve its vision of becoming the nation’s leading public school of medicine. The eight awards span four categories: research, education, people and clinical. This year, more than 60 nominees were considered for their extraordinary efforts and the winners were announced at the 2024 School of Medicine Annual Staff Summit.