Author Archives: Charlotte Weaver

Dorey A. Glenn, MD, MPH was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Glenn has been a faculty member at UNC since 2015. Congratulations!

Families connected to the Muenzer MPS Research & Treatment Center gathered for Carolina Baseball’s MPS Awareness Night—an event designed to raise awareness for mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), a group of rare genetic disorders, while also giving families time together outside of a clinical setting.

Dr. Nadia Hoekstra, UNC Pediatric Pulmonology, has been selected for the UNC School of Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program Faculty Award. Her project will explore innovative uses of artificial intelligence and digital stethoscope technology to improve detection of aspiration risk in infants. The award offers the resources and community needed...

Dr. Andre Espaillat, Division of Pulmonology, has been named a recipient of the IQVIA Pediatric Clinical Research Scholar Award. The award supports his efforts to advance data-driven research in children’s respiratory health while strengthening clinical research capacity across the department. Congratulations!

Congratulations to faculty and trainees selected for Academy of Educators awards to be presented at the 2026 Evening of Scholarship, recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and medical education.

UNC Children’s celebrated the opening of its new 13-bed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on May 18. The dedicated unit brings together specialized teams, advanced technology, and expanded capacity to care for children with complex heart conditions. The milestone reflects continued investment in high-quality, family-centered pediatric care across North Carolina.

The University of North Carolina Department of Pediatrics is proud to share that May 17 has been officially recognized as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day in North Carolina, following advocacy efforts involving UNC Children’s clinicians, the NEC Society, and state leaders. This designation, approved by Governor Josh Stein, highlights the...

The UNC Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology was well represented at the North Carolina Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society (NCAAIS) Annual Meeting, held May 16–17, 2026 in Durham, NC. The agenda included presentations by Dr. Hunter Smith, Dr. Edwin Kim and Dr. David Peden.

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Laughon, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, on earning the 2025 Impact Article of the Year (IAOTY) from the International Society for Evidence-Based Neonatology (EBNEO). The honor recognizes the landmark JAMA publication, “Expectant Management vs Medication for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants,” authored by Dr. Laughon...

During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Dr. Maureen Petersen represented UNC Children’s on Capitol Hill, advocating for policies that improve access to allergy and asthma care. Through national partnerships and storytelling from UNC-led research, her efforts highlight the critical link between clinical innovation and health policy.