Tag: 2026

UNC researchers have received ~$7.3M from NHLBI to lead the Rare Bronchiectatic Diseases Consortium, advancing research on four rare lung diseases that cause progressive bronchiectasis. The effort builds on UNC’s national leadership and aims to accelerate discovery, clinical trials, and new therapies for underserved patient populations. UNC Chapel Hill researchers...

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Advanced Care at Home (ACH) announced Patrick O’Shea, MD, MBA, has been appointed as Medical Director. ACH provides high-quality, acute-level care to patients receiving in the comfort of their home. This is an alternative form of care for some ‘sick but stable’ patients who would typically be admitted to the...

Janice Hwang, MD, MHS, chief of the UNC Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, is a Principal Investigator for BRAINY-T1D along with Drs. Aysenil Belger and Nina Jain. BRAINY-T1D is a nationwide effort aimed at understanding the earliest effects of Type 1 Diabetes in young children. Spanning eleven campuses from UC...

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, best known for its cancer-treating abilities, are being explored as an option for managing autoimmune rheumatic diseases. A team of investigators, including Saira Sheikh, MD, published a guide in ACR Open Rheumatology, providing a detailed exploration of the framework required for rheumatologists to initiate...

Annually, Clarivate releases a list of scientists who demonstrate significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research. The following UNC Department of Medicine faculty were recognized for their work in 2025: John Buse, MD, PhD, Verne S. Caviness Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology (Category: Clinical...

Eugene and Susan Sherman made a generous donation to the UNC Cardiovasulcar Kidney Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome Clinic. CKM Syndrome is a health condition that connects problems with the heart, kidneys, and metabolism. It often includes diseases like heart problems, kidney issues, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. These problems can exacerbate...

Open Positions in the Division of Geriatric Medicine Division Chief Position After leading the Division of Geriatric Medicine for 22 years, Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead stepped down in July 2025. Since then, Dr. Cristin Colford has served as the Interim Division of Geriatric Medicine Chief. Currently, a nationwide search is on...

The Department of Medicine is honored to welcome new Tar Heel trainees! The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) released results for the 2025 Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match on December 3. Over 8,500 trainees matched to advanced training positions. After a successful Match, the following fellows will join Department subspecialties...