April 21
UNC Kidney Center, SQI Diagnostics enter validation agreement for Vasculitis Test
The UNC Kidney Center will act as a third party evaluator for SQI’s multiplexed, automated approach for biomarker detection in vasculitis.
Steiner named Chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Michael J. Steiner, MD has been named the next Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine effective July 1, 2011.
Brewster to coordinate women's health research for UNC campus
Please read this message from Dr. Roper about the new role of Dr. Wendy Brewster, Director, Center for Women's Health Research.
Free Shredding of Confidential Paper April 21 and 30
The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department is offering two free "post-tax-season" Shred-A-Thons in cooperation with University Mall, the Chapel Hill Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Developmental Cancer Research Awards: Clinical/Translational and Population Sciences
UNC Lineberger is accepting applications for these awards until May 31.
Fire Alarm Testing Thurston-Bowles April 28
There will be a Fire Alarm Test for Thurston-Bowles on April 28, 2011. If the alarm sounds for more than seven minutes, please evacuate the building.
Coleman honored with Blue Faery Award
William B. Coleman, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies, is one of two recipients of the third annual Blue Faery Award (BFA) for Excellence in Liver Cancer Research.
UNC study: Dermatologists should ditch their neckties but keep white coat
The UNC Department of Dermatology recently surveyed patients at a dermatology clinic, and their opinion was clear - only 20 percent of those surveyed felt doctors needed to wear neck ties.
TEACCH Announces its 2011 May Conference Program
The 32nd annual TEACCH Conference will be held May 19 - 20 at the Friday Center. The Conference’s theme will be "Looking through the Looking Glass: Multiple Perspectives on Autism." Featured speakers include John Donvan, Correspondent for ABC News, and Carol Gray, Autism Consultant and President of the Gray Center.
Vinroot joins Your Health radio this weekend
Emergency Medicine physician Richard Vinroot will join us on Your Health radio this weekend to talk about caring for patients amid crisis and disaster.
Brewster, Thomas selected for ELAM fellowship
Wendy R. Brewster, MD, PhD, and Nancy Thomas, MD, PhD, were chosen for the year-long Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program. They will be a part of the 2011 – 2012 fellowship class.
