Category: GI

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced funding totaling $14.4 million for a Duke-UNC research collaboration to study new treatment options for pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (PIBD). Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at the UNC School of Medicine, will serve as principal investigator.

A comprehensive analysis published in the journal Gastroenterology and led by Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MPH, at the UNC School of Medicine, reveals that U.S. pediatric IBD rates have increased, ranking among the highest globally.

The American Pediatric Society (APS) council members have formally elected Dr. Elisabeth Dellon, Professor of Pediatrics in Pediatric Pulmonology, Dr. Ajay Gulati, Professor of Pediatrics in Gastroenterology, and Dr. Lane Donnelly, Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics, to Active membership with the society. Active member nominations are accepted for individuals who...

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.

Matthew Egberg, MD was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective July 26, 2024. Dr. Egberg has been a faculty member in Pediatrics since July 2017. Dr. Egberg received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in May 2010 and completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of...

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...

Dr. Heifert joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor with the Division Pediatric Gastroenterology on February 12, 2024. Dr. Heifert earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, completed her pediatric residency at the Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, and...

Tina Greeson, an Advanced Practice Practitioner in the Division of Gastroenterology, recently successfully defended her doctoral dissertation! Tina earner her doctorate in nursing while working her full time clinical job with Pediatrics. She is a wonderful example of what a nurse practitioner can do in an academic setting. Congratulations Dr....

UNC Pediatric Gastroenterology was well represented at the North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Annual Meeting in San Diego, October 4-7, 2023.

Michael Kappelman, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Gastroenterology, has received a CDC Cooperative Agreement Awards (U01) award entitled “Improving Outcomes and Reducing Disparities for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease through Epidemiology, Enhanced Disease Management, Dissemination, and Education”. This will be a 5-year, $3.75 million award starting...