June 18, 2021
The Society’s Hodgkin-Huxley-Katz Prize Lecture is a prestigious biennial lecture, awarded to distinguished physiologists working outside the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
June 17, 2021
Results from the Novavax phase III clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine show an overall efficacy of 90%, and demonstrate 100% protection against moderate and severe disease. The study enrolled 29,960 participants across 119 sites in the U.S. and Mexico, including the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Medical Center.
June 16, 2021
As Juneteenth is celebrated, please take a moment to consider the significance of the day, all that it represents, and the work we can each do to make our UNC School of Medicine community, and our nation, a more just and equitable place.
June 16, 2021
The UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators (AOE), housed within the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, has elected two new members to its Leadership Council.
June 16, 2021
In an article in Family Medicine, authors Cristy Page, MD, MPH, Linda Myerholtz, PhD, and Hannah Baker, MPH enlisted an expert panel to identify elements of feedback culture that foster learning and growth for educators and learners in medical student education.
June 14, 2021
In partnership with local people and health professionals, Joe Tucker, MD, PhD, and UNC Global Health colleagues developed a pay-it-forward intervention to promote influenza vaccination among at-risk individuals during COVID-19.
June 9, 2021
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) recently awarded five research grants to address vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among populations who experience health disparities.
June 9, 2021
Balance Through Movement Lead With Compassion Yoga Teacher Training program offers an inclusive and compassionate approach to Hatha yoga with a foundation in contemporary anatomy, neuroscience, and research backed mindfulness tools. We place emphasis on body mechanics, modifications to adapt the practice, and modern knowledge of the body and mind to offer a comprehensive scope of yoga. Balance Through Movement Lead With Compassion is a Yoga Alliance certified training.
June 9, 2021
Although the SOM is working with the University on return to campus planning, it has aligned with UNC Health on the date and transition details. While many University operations will resume on July 19, the SOM will remain aligned with UNC Health and follow the Working Forward plan outlined in this message.
June 9, 2021
Please Save the Date for the next UNC Health Co-Worker Town Hall, which will be held virtually on Monday, June 21, from Noon – 1 p.m.
June 3, 2021
As we celebrate our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community during Pride Month, let’s also recognize the ongoing fight to ensure equity and to overcome mistreatment, oppression, and marginalization.
June 3, 2021
Reducing unwarranted red blood cell transfusions is a UNC Health system goal. Watch this video, featuring Drs. Ewend, Nielsen, Balfanz and Marks, to learn more about the importance of this patient blood management initiative.