Category: ENDO

Nina Jain, MD, MBA, professor of pediatric endocrinology, and Ali Calikoglu, MD, retired professor of pediatrics, both at the UNC School of Medicine, played a pivotal role in getting this therapy to the bedside, from assisting with clinical trials to the infusion of the first pediatric patient in North Carolina...

Amy Levenson, MD was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective October 1, 2024. Dr. Levenson has been a faculty member in Pediatric Endocrinology since 2016. Dr. Levenson is a pediatric endocrinologist and the Director of the UNC Fellowship Training Program for Pediatric Subspecialty Divisions as well as the Program Director...

We are excited to welcome to the newest group of fellows/subspecialty residents to UNC Children’s! Our fellowship programs are committed to fostering the development of future generations of physicians and scientists who will go on to improve the health of children in North Carolina and across the globe.

Camilia Kamoun, MD, Assistant Professor in Pediatric Endocrinology, was recently awarded a grant by the Greenwall Foundation through its Making a Difference Program, in support of her project, "Moving Away from Race-Ethnicity Based Clinical Care of Early Female Puberty Towards Race and Ethnicity Conscious Puberty Justice". Congratulations Camilia!

We are excited to recognize our faculty and trainees for their recent Academy of Educator (AOE) accomplishments.  We are so grateful for their enthusiasm, dedication, and talents as UNC AOE educators. Founded in 2006, the Academy of Educators is designed to emphasize teaching and support faculty development both in Chapel...

A research study named Early Check has screened 1,000 newborns after birth in an effort to help identify rare conditions early, provide treatment, give parents educational information, and connect families with specialists throughout the state of North Carolina.

Amanie Khairullah joined UNC Children's as a Clinical Pharmacist working with Pediatric Endocrinology in January 2024. She completed her undergraduate and doctoral degrees at UNC Chapel Hill, followed by residency training at Wake Med and UNC Children's. Welcome Amanie!!

We are pleased to announce that, Dr. Christian Lawrence, Assistant Professor in Hospital Pediatrics, and Dr. Nina Jain, Professor in Endocrinology, began their service as Co-Associate Chairs for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on January 1, 2024. Christian and Nina will bring their unique experiences, energy, and commitment to bear in...

Nina Jain, MD was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Jain has been a faculty member in Pediatric Endocrinology since 2008. Dr. Jain is a pediatric endocrinologist whose research interests focus on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, particularly as it relates to clinical management and...

One of our retired faculty members, A. Joseph D’Ercole, died peacefully on December 21st, 2023, after a brief but rapidly progressing illness. Although Dr. D'Ercole is internationally known for his basic research, he is locally known for his expertise and compassion in the care of children. In this regard he...