UNC surgeon performs live surgery broadcast to ACOG meeting in Chicago

On Tuesday, May 5, John F. Steege, M.D., performed a surgery at UNC Hospitals that was broadcast live to attendees at the 57th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chicago.

Toddlers with autism more likely to have enlarged amygdala, UNC study finds

Toddlers with autism appear more likely to have an enlarged amygdala, a brain area associated with functions such as the processing of faces and emotion, a study by UNC School of Medicine researchers has found.

VIDEO: New approach promises greater success for predicting drug safety

A new UNC study published online in the journal Genome Research describes a new, more effective and less costly method for testing drugs for potential toxicity and one that could also result in more people benefiting from existing drugs.

Marriott elected National Chair of the AAMC Group on Institutional Planning

Bob Marriott is the Associate Dean for Planning, Resource Analysis and Management in the School of Medicine

Sen will be featured on UNC-TV's "North Carolina People" and WRAL's "Headline Saturday"

Dr. Souvik Sen is the Director of the UNC Stroke Center.

Medical students Hoyle and Rollins awarded prestigious summer training opportunities

Both students are affiliated with the UNC Center for Aging and Health.

VIDEO: Part 3 of N.C. Cancer Hospital tour

In late March, Will Arey of the UNC Health Care News Office took a tour of the N.C. Cancer Hospital, which opens this summer. Watch part 3 of the tour.

SOM Faculty: Physician Recognition survey

The Commitment to Caring Physician Experience team has been researching the topic of physician recognition.

Pilot Grant Award Announcement

The Center for Aging and Diversity/UNC Institute on Aging is offering three $20,000 grants.

The UNC Cystic Fibrosis Center is "Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis"

Help the UNC CF Center raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!

Internal Customer Service Survey available

As a part of UNC Health Care's Commitment to Caring, we would like to assess the level of customer service our organization provides.

NC TraCS Institute Walk-In and By Appointment clinics

New Regulatory Consultations and Protocol Guidance Consultations are now available

SOM Faculty: Fascinating Survey on Politics and the U.S. Health Care System

Please take a few minutes to complete a survey for a SOM student's master's paper project.

Captains and walkers needed for Komen Race for the Cure

UNC Health Care is looking for walkers and captains to participate in The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2009 Race for the Cure.

"Heart Failure Management: Established Therapy and New Frontiers"

The Division of Cardiology Heart Failure Program will present this course from July 16-19 at the Amelia Conference Center in Amelia Island, Florida.