Taylor Poston is a chlamydiologist and T cell immunologist interested in translational immunology and vaccinology. His current research is focused in three primary areas: (1) protective immune correlates of chlamydial infection, (2) antigen and biomarker discovery, and (3) adjuvants and immunization strategies to enhance genital tract immunity. In support of his goal, he completed a … Read more

Benita Sjogren, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of Biological Chemistry UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, Irvine Seminar title: TBD This seminar will be in 1131 Bioinformatics Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! (For those unable to attend, a zoom link is available upon request to Mimi … Read more

Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of Biological Chemistry UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, Irvine About Dr. Sjogren’s research: Dr. Sjogren’s lab seeks “to identify mechanisms by which RGS protein levels and activity are controlled and developing strategies to target these in drug discovery efforts.” ~ www.sjogrenlab.com Please join us in 1131 … Read more

Karrah St Laurent-Ariot (HPM Fellow) CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds November 13 8:00 – 9:00 AM 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 … Read more

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

Evolution of Native Patient Navigation Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DRPH, OPN-CG Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DRPH, OPN-CG provides an overview of how the field of patient navigation has evolved since its inception in the late 1980s / early 1990s. It includes a brief overview of the nationally recommended metrics and CMS codes for reimbursement of navigation services. It … 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

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 in 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

UNC’s SHAC Clinic is the oldest student-run free clinic in the US. Join us in celebrating the SHAC’s 57th anniversary at the SHAC 5K & Health Fair on Sunday, November 17th! Last year a record field of 180 runners and walkers registered to support UNC's SHAC Clinic.  Chandler Keith defended the title he won 2022 with an … Read more