Summary of Seminar:  Brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) are composed of abnormal connections between arteries and veins that lack an intervening capillary network. As a result, high-pressure blood from feeding arteries shunts directly into veins. These structural anomalies undergo extensive remodeling, resulting in a tangle of enlarged blood vessels that are prone to rupture. Accordingly, bAVMs are … Read more

Presented by Dr. Shadow Huang (NC State University). The mechanics of biological tissues, including both soft and hard tissues, is a multidisciplinary research area. There is a growing recognition that mathematical modeling plays a crucial role ni understanding and predicting tissue growth and remodeling. These models can guide the identification and interpretation of insightful experiments … Read more

A Conversation on Leadership with Dr. Joneigh Khaldun Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, is a nationally recognized health care executive and expert on health policy and public health. She formerly served as Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan, Chief Deputy Director for Health in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, … Read more

On behalf of the Gene Therapy Center and Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, we invite you to join us for a Festschrift in celebration of Dr. Jude Samulski on November 19th. The Festschrift will be to celebrate and recognize Jude's tremendous accomplishments and contributions to gene therapy, AAV virology, biotechnology … Read more

Heather Frank (HPM Fellow) CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds You are invited in person at The Mary Anne Long Patient and Family Resource Center or via webinar to attend CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Round. This webinar is a part of the CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds with technical help from the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer … Read more

The Sheps Center is excited to host the Gordon H. DeFriese Distinguished Lecture on Health Services Research and Health Policy, which has been a pinnacle event for the Center over the years.  This lecture is a wonderful opportunity to hear from leading health services researchers and connect with colleagues across campus. This year's keynote speaker … Read more