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Medicine Grand Rounds: Thursday, September 15

August 29, 2016
Gregg J. Silverman, MD Speaker: Gregg Silverman, MD Topic: “Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Genes to Joints” Dr. Silverman is a Professor of Medicine and Pathology at NYU School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Muskuloskeletal Center of Excellence.

Medicine Grand Rounds: Thursday, September 8

August 29, 2016
Speaker: Christopher Klipstein, MD Topic: “On Lecturing: Tips on Delivering an Effective Lecture” Dr. Klipstein, a Professor of Medicine, was raised in Rochester, NY. He graduated from Williams College in 1989. After spending one year in New York City teaching 7th and 9th grade math, he returned home to attend...

Writing Committee Meeting

August 16, 2016
The SUDDEN team meets to discuss on-going research projects. Researchers present their progress and findings, while receiving feedback from the rest of the team.

Dr. Ethan Basch Highlights the Impact of Patient-Reported Outcomes on Patient Care in Podcast

August 12, 2016
What are the challenges that patients face in communicating with their physicians, and how do questionnaires work to help? Dr. Ron Falk interviews Dr. Ethan Basch in this podcast about patient-reported outcomes research. Dr. Basch is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UNC, and...

Department of Medicine Physicians Receive Awards at Whitehead Lecture

August 12, 2016
The 2016 Whitehead Lecture took place on August 17 and was delivered by Dr. Frank Church, Professor of Medicine from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The annual event, which serves as an unofficial convocation for the UNC School of Medicine, has been held since 1947. Following the lecture,...

Dr. Lisa Carey Discusses Breast Cancer Research and Care in New Chair’s Corner Podcast

August 12, 2016
What is new in the field of breast cancer care and research, and what is UNC's involvement? Dr. Ron Falk interviews Dr. Lisa Carey in this podcast about breast cancer research and care. Dr. Carey is the Richardson and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer Distinguished Professor in Breast Cancer Research, and Chief...

Board of Advisors Meeting

August 3, 2016

SUDDEN investigators sign collaboration agreement with Cuban research group

August 2, 2016
The agreement resulted from a two-day scientific meeting held in February at the University of Havana's Center for Demographic Studies.

Dr. Ross J. Simpson, Jr. receives Fulbright for research trip to Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand

August 2, 2016
Dr. Simpson received funding from the Fulbright Commission for a research trip to Bangkok, Thailand, where he advised researchers on a project investigating sudden unexpected death.

UNC Hospitals recognized by U.S. News & World Report in annual ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings

August 2, 2016
Ten specialties at UNC Hospitals were recognized as nationally ranked or high performing by U.S. News & World Report in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue. Four of our ranked specialties were ranked highest in the state. Across the state, our system performed well. UNC Hospitals, UNC REX Hospital and...

SUDDEN Presents at 2016 EuroPRevent Conference

August 2, 2016
Sarah Chen and Jasmine Chigbu, interns with the SUDDEN study, present at EuroPRevent in Sophia Antipolis, France, June 2016.

Research Highlights: Hematology & Oncology

August 1, 2016
  Satish Gopal, MD, MPH Satish Gopal, MD, MPH Dr. Gopal went to medical school at Duke University, and trained in medicine-pediatrics at the University of Michigan. He completed medical oncology and infectious diseases fellowships at the University of North Carolina and is board certified in both disciplines. He lived...