September 26
Prestigious Journal Names Li Qian as Top Reviewer
The editors at Cell Press selected Li Qian, PhD, associate director of the UNC McAllister Heart Institute, as one of its best scientific article reviewers, and published a short essay about her views on peer review.
Registration is open for UNC-Chapel Hill’s Three Minute Thesis competition
Preliminary rounds will lead to an October 29 final round in front of judges and a public audience.
Smith to serve as Interim Chair of Radiology
Jeffrey Keith Smith, MD, PhD, will serve as Interim Chair of the Department of Radiology, effective Sept. 25.
Introducing postpartum resource designed by moms for new moms
UNC's 4th Trimester Project has launched a hub of evidence-based, non-directive postpartum health information.
Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Search Update
Four candidates for the position of Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will soon be on campus for formal visits.
Implementing Meaningful Systemic Change to Break Down Barriers of Health Equity
Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Search Speaker Series presented by Bonzo K. Reddick, MD, MPH, FAAFP.
New Funding from AMA to Support Well-Being Projects
Clinical leaders at UNC Health Care and UNC School of Medicine have secured American Medical Association (AMA) funding that will assist with Well-Being projects and help improve work life for residents, providers and co-workers.
Call for Poster Abstracts - 2019 Wellness Scholarship Expo
The UNC School of Medicine Well-Being Committee is hosting its first Wellness Scholarship Expo on November 19, 2019 to showcase the work of faculty, staff, trainees and students who are exploring innovative solutions to improve wellness at UNC. Abstracts are due by Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:59pm.
UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellowship APPLY NOW
Accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Program: Deadline Nov 1, 2019
Hanson plays key role in NIA's IMPACT Collaboratory
UNC will play a key role in the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) newly announced IMPACT Collaboratory, a national research incubator to improve care and quality of life for people living with dementia. Laura Hanson, MD, will lead the collaboratory's Patient and Caregiver Reported Outcomes (PCRO) Core.
Hernandez Featured on AAAAI Podcast About Vaping
Michelle Hernandez, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, discusses e-cigarettes and vaping on the latest episode of "Conversations from the World of Allergy," a podcast from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
A Message from Dr. Burks: Pediatric Heart Program Advisory Board Findings
The Advisory Board has thoroughly reviewed the Pediatric Heart program, and shared its findings and recommendations.