Faculty
2025 Faculty Speakers
Understanding Blood Tests
Yuri Fedoriw, MD
Dr. Yuri Fedoriw is a LabCorp Distinguished Professor in the Department of Pathology & Lab Medicine. He serves as Co-Director of the UNC Project-Malawi Cancer Program, Global Cancer Pathology Director for the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Disease, and Vice Chair for Clinical Research and Academic Affairs. He attended John Carroll University for his undergraduate training, Medical College of Ohio for medical school, and Yale School of Medicine for residency and fellowship.
Dr. Fedoriw’s clinical expertise lies in the diagnosis and classification of benign and malignant hematolymphoid disorders, with prior leadership roles as Director of Hematopathology and Director of the Hematopathology Fellowship Program at UNC. Has has also served on the NCI Lymphoma Clinical Trials Planning Group and the Hematology and Clinical Microscopy Committee for the College of American Pathologists and is a member of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Education Committee.
Since 2011, Dr. Fedoriw has been instrumental in developing cancer diagnostic and research programs in sub-Saharan Africa. As Co-Director of the UNC Project-Malawi Cancer Program, he leads initiatives such as weekly diagnostic telepathology conferences, translational lymphoma studies, and capacity-building efforts to improve cancer care in Malawi. His research focuses on the immunologic and genetic mechanisms underlying lymphomagenesis, particularly in HIV-associated malignancies. By employing advanced sequencing and cellular analyses, Dr. Fedoriw’s lab uses advanced sequencing, immunophenotypic and cellular analyses to address gaps in our understanding of lymphomagenesis and tumor microenvironment in the context of HIV-associated immune dysregulation. Deciphering these tumor-host interactions is critical to better tailor treatment and improve outcomes, particularly in the era of cancer immunotherapy.
Preventative Medicine
Emily Cetrone, MD
Dr. Emily Cetrone is an assistant professor of geriatrics at the UNC School of Medicine. She practices geriatrics and primary care at the UNC Geriatrics Specialty Clinic, in addition to taking care of patients at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation Center and in the hospital setting. She has a particular interest in communication, caregiver support, medical education, and wellness. Her talk will focus on strategies to promote healthy cognitive aging.