July 22, 2021
COVID-19 Delta Variant Q & A with Drs. Cindy Gay and David Wohl
Cindy Gay, MD, and David Wohl, MD, answer questions about the COVID-19 Delta variant, vaccine efficacy and mRNA vaccine safety.
Category: News
July 22, 2021
UNC to Lead $15 Million Statewide COVID-19 Surveillance Program Funded by NC Policy Collaboratory
The surveillance program, led by UNC SOM’s Dirk Dittmer, PhD, Amir Barzin, DO, and Gillings’ Audrey Pettifor, PhD, will collect, sequence, and share data on SARS-CoV-2 samples from across the state, providing real-time information on variants circulating in North Carolina.
July 21, 2021
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 15-22
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty during the past week, starting Thursday July 15, 2021.
July 21, 2021
Wohl Pens Op-Ed to Encourage Vaccination against Delta Variant
Regardless of their rationales, unvaccinated people serve as kindling for the delta fire. David Wohl, MD, wrote an op-ed in the Raleigh News & Observer about current COVID-19 trends.
July 16, 2021
Professional Development Opportunities Do Not Delay Doctorate Training or Publications
The UNC School of Medicine Office of Graduate Education published findings in PLOS Biology showing that graduate students who partake in professional development opportunities unrelated to their lab work did not delay their time to graduation or their rate of manuscript publication.
July 15, 2021
COVID Rapid Response Grants Support 22 Communities Nationwide to Improve Health Equity
Clinical Scholars awarded $298,000 in COVID rapid response grants for 22 projects nationwide. The national leadership program for health care providers pivoted program funds which helped nearly 10,000 people plus animals in this unprecedented time of need.
July 14, 2021
Robinson Named the New Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Effective August 1, Dr. Donita Robinson will succeed Dr. Jean Cook as the School of Medicine Associate Dean for Graduate Education.
July 14, 2021
New School of Medicine IT Training Website
The School of Medicine IT Technology Training website is now live!
July 14, 2021
Limited Submission: NIEHS Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award
Internal SOM applications for the Limited Application NIEHS Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award are due on September 15, 2021.
July 14, 2021
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 8 – 14
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty during the past week, starting Thursday July 8, 2021.
July 13, 2021
A Message from Dr. Wesley Burks: Focus on the Future
In this edition of "Discussions on Leadership" Dr. Burks outlines how leaders can balance daily demands with longterm success.
July 12, 2021
Baby First at UNC to Receive Gene Therapy for SMA, Thanks to Early Check Newborn Screening
A Charlotte baby became the first at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. to receive a breakthrough gene therapy treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), after his condition was discovered through the Early Check newborn screening pilot study.