Dr. Gang Xi, assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, and Dr. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, professor in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and co-driector of the UNC Kidney Center, were recently awarded a, five year, $2.7 million grant. Their project titled, “Modulation of VSMC phenotype through the Insulin Receptor Substrate 1/Kruppel-like factor-4 signal … Read more

Myron S. Cohen, MD, Yeargan-Bate Eminent Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, went into detail about the history of monoclonal antibodies, how they are being used to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections and how researchers hope to use them in the future. Read the full article at Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Katie Westreich, MD, an assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology, has been awarded the Walter W. Tunnessen Faculty Clinician Award. This honor is presented by the Department of Pediatrics’ graduating residents to an attending who demonstrates strong teaching abilities, ideal diagnostic expertise and embodies the qualities Dr. Tunnessen had such as compassion. “Dr. Westreich … Read more

With no current treatments for hepatitis A, Stanley M. Lemon, MD, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, and other UNC scientists discovered how a protein and enzymes interact to allow hepatitis A virus to replicate, and they used a known drug to stop viral replication in an animal model. The viral replication cycle … Read more

“As you climb this ladder in life always reach back to lift someone else up,” was a part of Kawan Swain’s, MD, message to Bertie High School’s graduating class. “I also talked about fear. Especially for me, and just like them, coming from a rural town there is a fear of success, there is a … Read more

It takes a dedicated, empathetic and effective educator to take on the role of Hospital, Interventional and Surgical Care (HISC) course director, previously known as the Internal Medicine Clerkship. Raquel Reyes, MD, MPA, associate professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine, will be stepping into this position at the end of June. The HISC course … Read more

Christopher Klipstein, MD, has won over 25 teaching awards, been a role model for thousands of medical students and has transformed the Hospital, Interventional and Surgical Care (HISC) course, also known as the Medicine Clerkship. As he turns the page on his 20-year run as clerkship director, he feels lucky to have landed what he … Read more

Dr. Katie Allen is an assistant professor in the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology. Her research and clinical interests include medical education, Women’s Health, MOUD (medication for Opioid Use Disorder), and underserved populations. Dr. Allen believes it is imperative that patients understand their disease processes, and I strive to teach patients about disease in a way that they can comprehend.

Dr. Samuel R. Wilson is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology. He is interested in the management of individuals with sickle cell disease and other red blood cell disorders. Specifically, Dr. Wilson’s work is aimed at understanding the unique complications in the aging sickle cell population and figuring out ways of improving the overall health of these individuals.

Spencer D. Dorn, MD, MPH, MHA, a professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and vice chair for care innovation in the Department of Medicine, wrote this article in Harvard Business Review. Summary: The current structure of specialty care in the United States makes it less accessible, increases costs, tarnishes patients’ experiences, … Read more

John A. Batsis, MD, an associate professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, discussed the advantages and challenges of using telehealth and remote monitoring in obesity management with Healio. He said delivering behavioral weight loss interventions through telehealth is feasible, acceptable and efficacious. “There’s evidence that demonstrates face-to-face vs. telemedicine-based interventions for weight loss are … Read more

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected 11 infectious diseases (ID) programs for the first Joint ID/CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellowship. With funding from the CDC, IDSA launched this joint pilot program for ID physicians who are interested in the CDC’s EIS. … Read more