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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!<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Glenn Promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics\" style=\"background-color: #19395f\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\" style=\"border-bottom-color: #19395f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/hoekstra-receives-unc-physician-scientist-training-program-faculty-award\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2023\/07\/FIMG_PULM_Hoekstra-Nadia.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nadia Hoekstra, MD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2023\/07\/FIMG_PULM_Hoekstra-Nadia.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2023\/07\/FIMG_PULM_Hoekstra-Nadia-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\" style=\"color: #19395f\">May 27, 2026<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Hoekstra Receives UNC Physician Scientist Training Program Faculty Award<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--8\">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 to strengthen research programs and accelerate translational and clinical investigation, advancing care for children across North Carolina<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Hoekstra Receives UNC Physician Scientist Training Program Faculty Award\" style=\"background-color: #19395f\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\" style=\"border-bottom-color: #19395f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/espaillat-receives-iqvia-pediatric-clinical-research-scholar-award\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2026\/04\/FIMG_PULM_Espaillat-Andre-1-600x795.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Andre Espaillat, MD\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\" style=\"color: #19395f\">May 27, 2026<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Espaillat Receives IQVIA Pediatric Clinical Research Scholar Award<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--8\">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\u2019s respiratory health while strengthening clinical research capacity across the department. Congratulations!<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Espaillat Receives IQVIA Pediatric Clinical Research Scholar Award\" style=\"background-color: #19395f\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\" style=\"border-bottom-color: #19395f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/pediatric-educators-to-be-honored-at-2026-aoe-evening-of-scholarship\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2025\/06\/FIMG_AOE-Award-Winners.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"&quot;UNC SOM Academy of Educators graphic featuring a graduation cap, a winding path, and text highlighting the Alan W. 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