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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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| | Researchers Unveil a Hidden Trait in Mycobacterium Genomes Governing Stress Adaptation |
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New research led by Qingyun Liu, PhD, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Genetics, has uncovered a genetic feature known as “transcriptional plasticity,” which plays a pivotal role in governing the transcriptional response of Mycobacteria to stressful conditions.
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| | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Disease Staff Profile: Amy James Loftis |
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Amy James Loftis, a medical laboratory supervisor at the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, travels the world to build research infrastructure to fight infectious diseases, and she was a vital part of the University’s COVID Surveillance Lab in 2020. Learn why one colleague calls her the “Indiana Jones of research,” how she was adopted by a Liberian tribe and more, in this staff profile.
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| | | Third-year Emergency Medicine Resident Co-develops Online Global Health Curriculum |
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Created by Blake Stacey, MD, chief emergency medicine resident, Justin Meyer, DO, MPH, associate professor of emergency medicine, and colleagues from ECU and the University of Florida, the curriculum is an educational resource for residents wishing to get involved in the global EM community.
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| | | Participate in Research Study on the Understanding of Osteoarthritis |
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Participants will be asked to view a series of short videos covering aspects of hand osteoarthritis including diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, prognosis and appropriate referral patterns to rheumatology. There are also pre- and post-test surveys to obtain data from medical providers on their comfort levels in diagnosis, management and referral patterns to rheumatology. Questions? Contact Pranathi Narayanareddy at pranathi.narayanareddy@unch.unc.edu. | | |
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| | Chamberlin Selected for Induction into UNC Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society |
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PGY 6 neurosurgery resident Kelly Chamberlin, MD, MSCR, was selected for induction into UNC’s chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) National Medical Honor Society.
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| | UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH Returns to Raleigh May 30-June 2 |
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| The Triangle’s premier professional golf tournament features some of the world’s top players. Tickets are now on sale and the tournament is recruiting volunteers for a wide range of key roles, including scorers, marshals and many more. | | |
| | | UNC Health Talk: How to Manage Weight Gain During Menopause |
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Every woman undergoes a unique journey through menopause. While some grapple with distressing symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings, others may not. Yet, one common thread among women in their 40s or 50s is the likelihood of experiencing weight gain during this transitional phase. In this article from UNC Health Talk, learn what you need to know about weight gain during menopause. | | |
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