| | A Message from Dr. Burks: Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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| “We all serve in our own ways, whether that is donating to a cause that is personally important to you, volunteering in our children’s schools, or within our places of worship. As North Carolina’s health system, we work each day to make our state a healthy place to live.” | | |
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| Read news media coverage from the past week featuring interviews with UNC School of Medicine faculty, staff and students. | | |
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| | Scientists Find “Key” To Potential Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment |
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| A research team led by Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and member of UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, discovered the inner workings of an immune response pathway that could aid in cancer prevention and treatment. | | |
| | | Scientists Reveal Role of Notorious Cell Subpopulation in Antibiotic Failure |
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In a new study, Brian Conlon, PhD, associate professor in the UNC Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and colleagues provide the best evidence to date for the significance of bacterial persister cells in the failure of antibiotics in the clinic.
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| | | UNC Neurology Joins NIH StrokeNet Clinical Trials Network |
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| David Y. Hwang, MD, professor of neurology and division chief of neurocritical care, is co-principal investigator along with colleagues at Duke for a new eastern North Carolina and southern Virginia stroke clinical trial coordinating center. | | |
| | | 2024 Paul A. Godley Health Equity Research Week Call for Abstracts |
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The Center for Health Equity Research invites faculty, staff, partners and students to submit abstracts reflecting health equity work in and beyond North Carolina. Abstracts should reflect community-based research projects that are working to eliminate health disparities and are due Jan. 31.
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| | In Remembrance of Joseph D’Ercole, MD |
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Joseph D’Ercole, a retired faculty member, caring provider and accomplished researcher in the Department of Pediatrics, died on Dec. 21. D’Ercole began his work at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1974. He trained and mentored countless learners during his time with the UNC School of Medicine.
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| | | Fisher Named Psychiatry ACA |
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Aaron Fisher began his work in the role on Jan. 8.
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| | | CHER Spotlight: Caroline Hays |
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| Hays is an evaluation research specialist in the Center for Health Equity Research (CHER). In this Q&A, she discusses her role in the center, her background and hobbies. | | |
| | | Due Tomorrow: Staff Development Grant Applications |
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| School of Medicine staff members can send in applications for professional development grant funding through the end of the day on Friday, Jan. 12. | | |
| | | Game Day Parking Reminder |
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| The Tar Heels will take on Syracuse on Saturday, Jan. 13, at noon. University employees who park in S11 zones who are scheduled to work on Saturday should submit a basketball request form to register for game day parking in Craige Deck and present their UNC One Card to exit the deck free of charge. Additionally, the Tar Heels will take on Louisville in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 17. | | |
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| | Jones Elected Chair of American Society of Addiction Medicine Special Interest Group |
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| Hendrée Jones, PhD, senior advisor of the UNC Horizons Program, was recently elected as chair of the Women & Substance Use Disorders Special Interest Group for the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The group strives to promote expertise and sensitivity to the varying life stages of women as they relate to the prevention, screening and treatment of substance use disorders. | | |
| | | Klickstein Receives Best Medical Student Award at National SAEM Conference |
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| Congratulations to MD candidate Lindsay Klickstein, who received the recognition at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine’s meeting for her research: “Prevalence of Drug-Drug Interactions that Elevate Bleeding Risk in Older Adults Presenting with Falls.” | | |
| | | Order of the Golden Fleece Nominations Due Jan. 31 |
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The Order of the Golden Fleece is UNC-Chapel Hill’s oldest and highest honorary society. Members are selected based on service to the University as reflected in their scholarship, dedication and leadership. Juniors, seniors, graduate students, faculty and alumni are eligible for nomination, and nominations are due Jan. 31.
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| | | Public Service Awards Nominations Due Feb. 13 |
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Nominate a student, faculty member, staff member or organization modeling exemplary service for the 2024 Public Service Awards: - Ned Brooks Award for Public Service
- Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award
- Robert E. Bryan Public Service Awards
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| | New to the Gym? Here’s What to Know Before You Go |
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If you’re looking to exercise more often and improve your fitness, joining a gym is a great option. In this article from UNC Health Talk, we provide an insider’s guide to getting ready for the gym so you can reap all the benefits of a fitness center membership.
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Check the UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine calendar for the latest events, lectures, programs and more.
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