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Almodóvar-Suárez Named Director of ALS Clinic

June 25, 2021

Jorge L. Almodóvar-Suárez, MD, associate professor of general neurology and neuromuscular disorders, is the new director of the UNC Department of Neurology’s Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Almodóvar-Suárez is graduate of the state-funded University of Puerto Rico System, and a faithful believer of education and health care for … Read more

RFA: Alzheimer’s Disease Research – Norins Pilot Awards

June 9, 2021

The Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Collaborative is offering $50,000 Norins pilot awards to stimulate and support collaborative, innovative research on the potential role of microbes or pathogens in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The principal investigator must be a Duke University faculty member or postdoctoral fellow, but cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations is strongly encouraged.

Olm-Shipman Receives High Value Care Award

May 27, 2021

Casey Olm-Shipman, MD, MS, received the High Value Care Award from the UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators in recognition of her dedication and commitment to improving clinical care though QI research and leadership.