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Stephenson Named Simmons Scholar

April 30, 2024
Dr. Nicole Stephenson, Assistant Professor in Pediatric Pulmonology, has been named a UNC School of Medicine Simmons Scholar. Congratulations!

Davis Receives 2024 Elizabeth A. Rich, MD Award

February 19, 2024
Stephanie D. Davis, MD, Chair and Edward C. Curnen, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics has been selected by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) as the 2024 recipient of the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD Award.

UNC CF Team Featured in January CFF Network News

January 31, 2024
The UNC Pediatrics CF team was featured in the January edition of the CFF Network News. Written by Mary Beth Prieur, PhD, the article addresses the increasing importance of mental health among the CF community.

Celebrating Magee Leigh: Retirement and Lectureship

September 29, 2023
Dr. Margaret “Magee” Leigh has served as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics and the Pulmonary Division for over 40 years. Throughout her tenure, she has provided care for children with chronic lung diseases, taught medical students, residents and pulmonary fellows and engaged in research of chronic lung...

Researchers Release Results from Clinical Trial for Treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

September 12, 2023
A phase 2 study, led by Thomas W. Ferkol, MD, at the UNC School of Medicine, demonstrates safety and efficacy of idrevloride with hypertonic saline for treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare genetic disorder that can lead to permanent lung damage.

Welcome New Physician Faculty: Nicole Stephenson, MD

August 14, 2023
Dr. Stephenson joined the Department of Pediatrics as faculty on August 14, 2023. Dr. Stephenson received her BS from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville VA in 2011 and completed her medical degree at Trinity School of Medicine, in St. Vincent & the Grenadines in 2016. She was a Pediatric...

Improving the Lives of Children with Cystic Fibrosis

July 31, 2023
Investigators in Pediatric Pulmonology at UNC Children’s are playing key roles in the study and treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the current life expectancy for CF patients born between 2017 and 2021 is 53 years — a substantial change from just 10 years ago...

Welcome to Our 2023-2024 Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows

July 7, 2023
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.

Dellon Honored with H. Fleming Fuller Award

May 15, 2023
Elisabeth Dellon, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Children’s Supportive Care Team, was honored with this year’s H. Fleming Fuller Award. The award was presented on May 15 during a meeting of the UNC Health Board of Directors. For more than 35 years, the Award has...

Vece Promoted to Professor of Pediatrics

May 1, 2023
Timothy Vece, MD was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective May 1, 2023. Dr. Vece has been a faculty member in Pediatric Pulmonology since 2016. Dr. Vece is the Medical Director, North Carolina Children's Airway Center and part of the Rare and Genetic Lung Disease Program.