March
- UNC Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center inauguration
- The inauguration of the Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center at UNC-Chapel Hill occurred March 2. The new center was established in October with a $7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
- Roper comments on the possibility of a changing American health care system
- Bill Roper, MD, MPH, was interviewed in today's News and Observer.
- Bill Miller receives 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award
- Bill Miller, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and associate professor of epidemiology in the Gillings School of Global Public Health has been selected to receive a 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Post-Baccalaureate Instruction.
- Melissa Miller receives national Young Investigator Award
- The American Society for Microbiology has awarded Melissa Miller, Ph.D., an associate professor, its 2009 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Young Investigator Award.
- SOM Faculty Nominations for Senior Awards
- We are now seeking faculty nominations for prestigious awards given annually to graduating seniors.
- NIH Challenge Grant details announced
- The grants are awarded for two years, with $500,000 in funding per year. The deadline is April 27.
- NC TraCS Institute Walk-in Clinics
- Schedule for Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13, 2009
- Registration now open for UNC HIV Care 2009: Antiretroviral Therapy, Hepatitis B/C, Addiction, and Adherence
- The purpose of this conference is to provide an update on treatment of Hepatitis B and C, drug addiction and adherence.
- March's alternative transportation newsletter
- The Department of Public Safety recently posted an alternative transportation newsletter for March.
- Chapel Hill Transit reduced service March 7 - 14
- Chapel Hill Transit will operate a Reduced Service Schedule during UNC's spring break from Saturday, March 7, through March 14.
- Men’s basketball March 8 at 4 p.m.
- This is the last men's home basketball game for 2009. Go Heels!
- Video: Researchers issue HIV goal: drug-free remission
- A group of leading academic and industry scientists, including UNC's Dr. David Margolis, has issued a challenge to researchers studying HIV/AIDS: to find a way to effectively purge latent HIV infection and eliminate the need for chronic, suppressive therapy to control the disease.
- Funding helps UNC researchers find a genetic link to autism
- As part of a four site network, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers are exploring whether there is a genetic link to autism.
- From one sister to another, many lives are touched
- FROM THE UNC Health Care's Weblog (with video) - When you work in a hospital, you see some really amazing stories. Some are terribly sad, while others are incredibly uplifting. This is one of the latter. Back in 1991, Carmencita Conry needed a kidney transplant. Her sister, Marisa McLeod, volunteered to donate a kidney, and together the sisters came to UNC Hospitals for the surgery, which was a great success.
- Patient privacy reminder
- A patient privacy reminder from John Hart, Chief Compliance Officer for UNC Health Care.
- More take home pay for you
- Look for a few extra dollars in your paycheck beginning this month.
- March 3 Connections
- The March 3 issue of Connections is now available.
- Medical Students Match
- From the Blog: UNC's 156 fourth-year medical students participated in Match Day yesterday, March 19.
- UNC professor elected to American Academy of Microbiology board
- Peter H. Gilligan, Ph.D., professor, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Microbiology.
- UNC scholar receives prestigious NIH award
- Kate Muessig, a 2007 UNC Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholar (FICRS), has been awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Sidney Smith, M.D., honored by Japanese Circulation Society
- Dr. Sidney Smith has been named an International Honorary Member of the Japanese Circulation Society.
- Important Recovery Act Funding and News
- The March 2009 issue of RESEARCH SUPPORT online newsletter is now available.
- Walk-In and By Appointment clinics offering expert resources for Clinical and Translational research are now available.
- UNC-CH faculty are available to consult across various NC TraCS Institute service areas.
- Farmer's Market returns May 6
- The Wellness Wednesday Farmer’s Market begins this year on May 6!
- Sports Nutrition class
- Fueling and hydrating appropriately for activity are just as important as being active!
- Emergency Preparedness Web site Update
- You can now access the N.C. Department of Transportation Traffic Information System from UNC Health Care's Emergency Preparedness Web site.
- Steppin’ Out National Walking Challenge!
- The "Steppin’ Out" National Walking Challenge is scheduled for April 20 - 26. The goal during Steppin' Out is to walk 70,000 Steps in 7 days!
- Volunteer and community activities survey
- In mid-2008, we asked faculty, staff and volunteers to take a short survey to provide us with more information about your volunteer and community activities. We are updating this information for 2009 and would appreciate your time to answer a short survey.
- Community Grief Recovery Group
- UNC Hospitals' Bereavement Support Services is offering a Community Grief Recovery Group this spring.
- “Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment”
- UNC's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 20 sites across the United States that will participate in a new national program titled “Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment.”
- Bear named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Early Career Scientist
- James Bear, Ph.D., associate professor of cell and developmental biology, has been selected to receive a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Early Career Scientist Award.
- UNC honors Dr. Etta Pisano with women's advancement award
- UNC honored three individuals with University Awards for the Advancement of Women on Mar. 23.
- Grand opening of the Office of International Activities (OIA)
- The office will officially open on April 1 with a reception from 12 – 2 p.m. on the 2nd floor lobby/balcony in the MBRB Building.
- Save the Date: N.C. Cancer Hospital Opening and Dedication in September
- The new, state-of-the-art N.C. Cancer Hospital will open its doors ahead of schedule this September.
- Budget Update - Correction
- There was an error in the statement regarding longevity pay
- Walk-In and By Appointment clinics offering expert resources for Clinical and Translational research are now available.
- UNC-CH faculty are available to consult across various NC TraCS Institute service areas.
- Spring Blood Drives
- The UNC Red Cross Club will host ten blood drives around the UNC campus in the next few weeks.
- Spring Medical Alumni Weekend : April 24-25
- While classes from years ending in “4” and “9” will celebrate reunions, all alumni are encouraged to attend - and bring your family. We have events planned for everyone!