Endocrinology
Pediatric Endocrinology treats children with diseases and disorders of the hormones derived from endocrine glands. Endocrine diseases include diabetes; growth problems; deficiencies or excesses of hormones from the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal or pancreas; and disorders of sex differentiation. Each child and family are unique and our providers aim to provide excellent comprehensive, evidence-based care in a patient-centered environment. Our exceptional faculty are dedicated, approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to mentoring and educating fellows and residents. This nationally respected program is committed to excellence in the training of the next generation of outstanding, academic, clinical leaders in pediatric endocrinology.
ENDOCRINOLOGY NEWS
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UNC Pediatrics Celebrates Innovation at 2026 Evening of Scholarship
Pediatrics hosted its annual Thomas F. Boat Evening of Scholarship on May 11, 2026, in Roper Hall, bringing together trainees and faculty to present and award research spanning basic science, clinical care, quality improvement, and education. The event featured a keynote by Bob Vinci, MD, and highlighted outstanding projects and mentorship across a wide range of topics, from global health to genetic discovery.
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Kamoun Receives K23 Award for Research on Early Female Puberty
Camilia Kamoun, MD, MSME, pediatric endocrinologist and faculty member in the UNC Department of Pediatrics, has received a prestigious NIH K23 Career Development Award to support her research on patient-informed clinical care for early female puberty.
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Levenson Selected for National Academy of Distinguished Educators in Pediatrics
Amy Levenson, MD, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and Vice Chair of Education, has been selected by the American Pediatric Association to join the National Academy of Distinguished Educators in Pediatrics (NADEP) as a member of its third cohort.
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BRAINY‑T1D: Advancing Our Understanding of How Early Type 1 Diabetes Shapes the Developing Brain
BRAINY-T1D is a nationwide effort aimed at understanding the earliest effects of Type 1 Diabetes in young children. UNC is one of eleven campuses participating in this NIH project. At UNC, the study is led by an interdisciplinary group of investigators whose expertise spans neuroimaging, endocrinology, pediatrics, occupational therapy and pediatric neuropsychology.