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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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| | Smart Creates Interactive Program to Increase Access to Healthcare, STEM-Related Fields |
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| Danae Smart, MD, second-year UNC Family Medicine resident, created Healthcare Sparks to inspire the next generation to consider professions in healthcare and related fields. | | |
| | | Li Awarded $2.5-Million National Cancer Institute Grant |
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Professor of Radiology Zibo Li, PhD, director of the cyclotron and radiochemistry research program, was awarded an estimated $2.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop a new kind of molecule-labeling method, leading to a comprehensive platform for PET scan agent preparation and drug distribution mapping.
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| | | Wang Awarded $2.6-Million National Institute of Mental Health Grant |
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Associate Professor of Radiology Li Wang, PhD, in the UNC Image Analysis Group, was awarded a $2.6 million grant award from the National Institute of Mental Health for his research on the use of computational neuroimaging MRI for studying early brain development in autism.
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| | | Yap Awarded $1.8-Million NIBIB Grant |
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Professor of Radiology Pew-Thian Yap, PhD, received an estimated $1.8 million from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering for his research on AI-powered MRI quality control and artifact correction for multi-site studies.
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| | Five Questions with Max Hockenberry |
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| In this Q&A, we feature graduate student Max Hockenberry, who performs research in the labs of Wes Legant, PhD, and Jim Bear, PhD. Hockenberry is developing new microscopy methods so researchers can measure the mechanisms cells use to maneuver through tight spaces in the body. | | |
| | | Five Questions with Yoshiko Iwai |
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| In this Q&A, we feature 4th-year med student, Yoshiko Iwai. Coming to the U.S. from Japan at the age of 16, Iwai had the dream of being on the stage showcasing her talent as a dancer, but a series of events led her to pursue her ultimate calling as a doctor. | | |
| | | Kim Named to Surgery, NC Basnight Cancer Hospital Leader Roles |
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| UNC Lineberger’s Hong Jin (HJ) Kim, MD, has been appointed vice chair of academic affairs in the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery and associate physician-in-chief of the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital. | | |
| | | Sledge Steps Away, Matthews Becomes Interim SOM CFO |
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Michael Sledge has stepped away from his role as UNC School of Medicine chief financial officer to focus on clinical research efforts and Karlina Matthews, MBA, has stepped in as interim CFO.
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| | | TEC 2.0: Medical Science Spring Courses |
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The latest episode in a video series sharing information about the new Translational Education at Carolina (TEC) curriculum covers medical science spring courses: homeostasis (respiratory and renal systems), body regulation (endocrine and gastrointestinal systems), and reproductive and genitourinary health. Click ‘Read More’ to watch this latest video as well as the full series.
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| | | Health Sciences Hosts Display for Brain Injury Awareness Month |
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| To mark Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Department of Health Sciences has placed 12 unique masks on display on the first floor of Bondurant Hall. The masks were created by traumatic brain injury survivors in the region to share their stories and provide education about the prevalence of brain injury. | | |
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| | Mauro Awarded European Society of Radiology Honorary Membership |
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| President of UNC Faculty Physicians Matthew A. Mauro, MD, James H. Scatliff, MD, Distinguished Professor of Radiology, was awarded honorary membership to the European Society of Radiology. The organization bestows honorary membership on individuals who have an extensive scientific record in radiology and beyond. | | |
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| | Employee Forum March Kindess Drive Kicks Off |
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The UNC Employee Forum is sponsoring Orange County-based Pee Wee Homes during its annual March Kindness Drive. The organization aims to create dignified tiny homes for those transitioning out of homelessness. Donations will be accepted through March 31. Contact Heather Skinner with any questions.
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| | Three UNC Health Hospitals Named to “World’s Best Hospitals 2024” List |
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| UNC Health Rex in Raleigh is the second highest rated hospital in the state while UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill is third and UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield is rated 12th in North Carolina. | | |
| | | NC Surgical Tower: Virtual Tour Available Now, Open House in April |
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The NC Surgical Tower is scheduled to open in May, and we are excited to begin sharing the new facility with our UNC Faculty Physicians and School of Medicine teammates. Check out this virtual tour on YouTube to learn more about the spaces.
School of Medicine faculty and staff members also are cordially invited to an open house to see the new North Carolina Surgical Hospital in person from 3 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. Faculty and staff should bring their School of Medicine or UNC Hospitals employee credentials to access the event.
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| | | Donate Platelets and Give the Gift of Life |
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The UNC Hospitals’ Blood Donation Center needs platelet donations. By donating platelets, you can help cancer patients, premature babies, burn and trauma victims, and patients with blood disorders in critical need. If you are a club interested in offering service hours to members, platelet donation is a great opportunity!
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| | | Brain Aneurysms: Watch for This Serious Condition |
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| If you are struck with the worst headache of your life, you should call 911 and go to the nearest emergency department. That kind of sudden, terrible headache is the primary symptom of a ruptured brain aneurysm, and it must be evaluated immediately. | | |
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