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The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty during the past week, from Thursday November 19 to Wednesday November 25, 2020.


Third major coronavirus vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper – Dr. Joe Eron (WRAL)

Trying to have a COVID-safe Thanksgiving? Here’s your checklist. – Dr. Crystal Schiller (News & Observer)

Novant, UNC to expand medical education partnership across the state – Dr. Wesley Burks (NC Health News)

Microbes In The Gut Are Protective Against Radiation Damage – Dr. Hao Guo (Forbes)

Covid-19 testing challenges amid shortage of supplies – Dr. Melissa Miller (NBC News)

‘Excruciating:’ UNC doctor, nurse describe treating COVID-19 patients on the brink of death – Dr. Shannon Carson & nurse manager Loc Culp (ABC 11)

More COVID-19 vaccine options could aid distribution timeline, especially in rural areas – Dr. Joe Eron (ABC 11)

COVID-19 vaccines are coming. How will NC roll out doses, and will people accept them? – Dr David Weber (Asheville Citizen-Times)

UNC ironing out spring plans for re-entry COVID-19 testing – Dr. Amir Barzin (CBS 17)

3 ways to prepare your child for a doctor’s visit during COVID-19 – Dr. Elizabeth Blythe (WRAL)

Immunotherapies effective against lung cancer, melanoma may also work against rare skin tumor – Drs. Nancy Thomas and Paul Googe (The Medical News)

How to Tell Your Family You’re Not Celebrating the Holidays Together This Year – Dr. Crystal Schiller (Parents.com)