{"id":27022,"date":"2021-03-11T12:21:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T17:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/?page_id=27022"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:34:03","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<script>\n\n    (function($) {\n        $(\"body, html\").addClass(\"heels_full_width_overflow\");\n    })(jQuery);\n\n   <\/script>\n   <div style=\"background-color:#dbedfe;\" class=\"full-width-contained whitebackground home-icons\">\n<div class=\"flex-container\">\n\n<div class=\"\tflex-item\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/findadoc.unchealthcare.org\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/icon-find-a-doc.png\" alt=\"find a doc.\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/findadoc.unchealthcare.org\/\">Find a Doc<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tflex-item\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/myuncchart.org\/myChart\/Authentication\/Login?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/icon-my-chart.png\" alt=\"my chart.\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myuncchart.org\/myChart\/Authentication\/Login?\">My UNC Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tflex-item\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/about-us\/communications\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/icon-newsletter.png\" alt=\"newsletter.\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/about-us\/communications\">Newsletters<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tflex-item\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/about-us\/contact-us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/icon-contact.png\" alt=\"contact us.\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/about-us\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tflex-item\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/hfdonate?p=PROM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/icon-gift.png\" alt=\"make a gift.\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/hfdonate?p=PROM\">Make a Gift<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\textra-space\t\">\n\t \n<h2 class=\"elegant\" style=\"text-align: center\">PEDIATRICS NEWS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/category\/news\/peds-news\/\">View all News<\/a><br \/>\n            <div class=\"wc-cards\"><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. Cross Evening of Scholarship, Outstanding Educators, and Pediatric Award Winners.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2025\/06\/FIMG_AOE-Award-Winners.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2025\/06\/FIMG_AOE-Award-Winners-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 20, 2026<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Pediatric Educators to Be Honored at 2026 AOE Evening of Scholarship<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--8\">Congratulations to faculty and trainees selected for Academy of Educators awards to be presented at the 2026 Evening of Scholarship, recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and medical education.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Pediatric Educators to Be Honored at 2026 AOE Evening of Scholarship\" 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\/laughon-honored-with-ebneo-2025-impact-article-of-the-year\/\" 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\/2022\/07\/FIMG_NPM_Laughon-Matthew.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Matt Laughon, MD, MPH\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2022\/07\/FIMG_NPM_Laughon-Matthew.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2022\/07\/FIMG_NPM_Laughon-Matthew-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 15, 2026<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Laughon Honored with EBNEO 2025 Impact Article of the Year<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--8\">Congratulations to Dr. Matt Laughon, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, on earning the 2025 Impact Article of the Year (IAOTY) from the International Society for Evidence-Based Neonatology (EBNEO). The honor recognizes the landmark JAMA publication, \u201cExpectant Management vs Medication for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants,\u201d authored by Dr. Laughon and his collaborators with the NICHD Neonatal Research Network.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Laughon Honored with EBNEO 2025 Impact Article of the Year\" 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:\/\/news.unchealthcare.org\/2026\/05\/us-uk-food-allergy-researchers-predict-oral-food-challenge-tests-as-an-obstacle-to-future-food-allergy-trials\/\" 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\/2024\/04\/FIMG_Kim_Edwin.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Edwin Kim, MD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2024\/04\/FIMG_Kim_Edwin.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2024\/04\/FIMG_Kim_Edwin-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 11, 2026<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">US\/UK Food Allergy Researchers Predict Oral Food Challenge Tests as an Obstacle to Future Food Allergy Trials<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--8\">A new international perspective led by UNC School of Medicine researchers highlights that oral food challenges, historically considered essential to food allergy clinical trials, are now limiting who can participate and threatening to slow progress in food allergy research.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about US\/UK Food Allergy Researchers Predict Oral Food Challenge Tests as an Obstacle to Future Food Allergy Trials\" 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\/ward-promoted\/\" 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\/2022\/09\/FIMG_HOSP_Ward-Kelley.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kelley Ward, MD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2022\/09\/FIMG_HOSP_Ward-Kelley.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2022\/09\/FIMG_HOSP_Ward-Kelley-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 1, 2026<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Ward Promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--8\">Kelley Ward, MD was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Ward has been faculty in the division of Hospital Pediatrics since 2022. Congratulations!<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Ward 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>            <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elegant\" style=\"text-align: center\">UPCOMING EVENTS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/events\/\">View all Events<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"event-calendar responsive\"><div><div class=\"event-post\"><div class=\"event-date\"><time>May<span>26<\/span><\/time><\/div><div class=\"event-details\"><h4 class=\"media-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/event\/csl-20260526\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Children&#8217;s Service Line Faculty &amp; Staff Meeting<\/a><\/h4><p>Tuesday 12:00 pm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"event-post\"><div class=\"event-date\"><time>May<span>28<\/span><\/time><\/div><div class=\"event-details\"><h4 class=\"media-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/event\/pgr-20260528\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Pediatric Grand Rounds<\/a><\/h4><p>Thursday 8:00 am<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"event-post\"><div class=\"event-date\"><time>Jun<span>04<\/span><\/time><\/div><div class=\"event-details\"><h4 class=\"media-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/event\/pgr-20260604\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Pediatric Grand Rounds<\/a><\/h4><p>Thursday 8:00 am<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"event-post\"><div class=\"event-date\"><time>Jun<span>09<\/span><\/time><\/div><div class=\"event-details\"><h4 class=\"media-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/event\/childrens-research-institute-seminar-series-20260609\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Children&#8217;s Research Institute Seminar Series<\/a><\/h4><p>Tuesday 12:00 pm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"event-post\"><div class=\"event-date\"><time>Jun<span>11<\/span><\/time><\/div><div class=\"event-details\"><h4 class=\"media-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/event\/pgr-20260611\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Pediatric Grand Rounds<\/a><\/h4><p>Thursday 8:00 am<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"event-post\"><div class=\"event-date\"><time>Jun<span>13<\/span><\/time><\/div><div class=\"event-details\"><h4 class=\"media-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/event\/pediatrics-residency-graduation-class-of-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Pediatrics Residency Graduation &#8211; 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