The large, multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial is evaluating the safety and efficacy of the ProTractX3™ TTS drug coated balloon for the treatment of benign esophageal strictures. News provided by GIE Medical via PRNewswire. MINNEAPOLIS – GIE Medical, a clinical stage company developing solutions for patients suffering from benign stricture(s) of the esophagus or bowel, announced … Read more

Research led by first and second authors Aaron C. Viser, Adelaide R. Cooke, and corresponding author Anne F. Peery, MD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, reveals how a screening tool can measure the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at the UNC Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic. Eating food and absorbing … Read more

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has awarded UNC Lineberger’s Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, FASCO, $3 million in research funding to support a multi-institutional initiative to implement electronic patient-reported outcomes, or ePRO, in oncology practices across the country. “People being treated for cancer often experience a range of symptoms that can cause distress and impairment, … Read more

Division of Hematology Rafal Pawlinski, PhD, and Brandi Reeves, MD, were awarded a one-year $75,000 UNC School of Medicine Phase 2 Translational Team Science Award (TTSA) for their project, “evaluating the role of hypoxia inducible factors in endothelial and hematopoietic cells in myeloproliferative neoplasms.” Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism Emily Pfaff, PhD, spoke about a … Read more

Dr. John Batsis was recently involved in a National Council on Aging Roundtable on Obesity and Equitable Aging. Held in Washington, DC, the event involved a number of professional organizations. It’s goals were to: shift the mindset on obesity so it is addressed as a serious chronic disease discuss the Patient Bill of Rights discuss … Read more

The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of November.  Jason Wittes, PharmD, was featured in an Instagram reel talking about his role as pharmacy director for the UNC Hemophilia Treatment Center Pharmacy. As of Nov. 8, Carolina faculty and staff have access to … Read more

December 1: World AIDS Day brings awareness to HIV/AIDS and serves as an opportunity to end related stigma. December 3: Interntional Day of Persons with Disabilities is a day aimed to promote the right and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also highlights the challenges people with disabilities face. December 7-15: The Jewish holiday begins on … Read more

The Department of Medicine is asking School of Medicine and Health Care System staff (non-APP and non-faculty) to continue the conversation regarding the SHARE Survey results. A kick-off meeting will be held January 24, 2024 @ 1:00p in MacNider Room 133. Your candid feedback via the SHARE Survey has provided the Department of Medicine with … Read more

We’re excited to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming Bake & Share event on December 18th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm in room 133 MacNider. The purpose of this event is simple yet significant—to bring our community of staff, faculty, trainees, and APPs together for a delightful moment of connection and camaraderie while enjoying some … Read more

Carrie Diamond, MD, attended Princeton University. There she majored in Spanish and Portuguese and minored in neuroscience and Latin American studies, all while also playing on the varsity Field Hockey team! 

In a remarkable testament to her dedication to the institution, Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, has been elected to serve as the chair of the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Dr. Gibson, currently in her second term on the committee, brings a wealth of experience and a personal … Read more

Danielle Camstra, PA, MS is a physician assistant in the Oncology/Hematology Infusion Clinic. As a child she wanted to be a veterinarian and still thinks being a pet photographer would be a great gig. Next year she hopes to attend two medical conferences.