Could you share a bit about your background? I am originally from Fukushima, Japan, and came to the United States in 2003 to pursue a Ph.D. in Biology at Utah State University. After completing my doctoral studies, I was a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Entomology Department at the University of Kentucky and then a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Throughout my academic career, I have engaged in a diverse array of projects, some funded by the USDA and NSF. This research included Quantitative Ecology and Population Genetics of invasive species. This research led to a better understanding of the competitive landscape between native and introduced lady beetles and the success/failure of different human introduction events. In 2007, my family relocated from Chattanooga Tennessee to Burlington North Carolina because my husband took a directorial position at Labcorp. Embracing the move as an opportunity to devote more time to our young daughter, I took a break from work. Then around the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic I decided to return to work with a new career path. For years, I was very interested in programming, and the pandemic-induced shift to online learning facilitated my enrollment in an intensive

Congratulations to all our new residents. We wish you luck with your intern year and look forward to seeing you in June 2025! Diagnostic Radiology Greggory Adams University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Charlotte Goins University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine William Johnson USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Dahyun Kang University of Florida College of Medicine Jamison Kline Indiana University School of Medicine Sterling Lee University of Colorado School of Medicine Daniel Moore University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Haneyeh Shahbazian Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Courtney Wing University of Central Florida College of Medicine   Interventional Radiology   Jackson Rossborough University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Carly Troupe University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Jyoshitha Tella Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated opening of the UNC Health Endovascular Center, a testament to our commitment to delivering world class healthcare focusing on patient well-being. Meticulously designed with our patients in mind, this state-of-the-art facility provides a comprehensive range of services offered by our UNC Health providers. We are excited by this collaboration between UNC Radiology and our Nephrology partners in the UNC Department of Medicine. We have already started seeing patients at the new facility, and so far, the feedback has been outstanding. “I am thrilled and proud to be part of an organization that works collaboratively with our UNC Health and external partners to provide excellent clinical care and convenience to our patients,” says Maureen Kohi, MD, Ernest H. Wood Distinguished Professor and Chair of UNC Radiology. The UNC Health Endovascular Center, conveniently located near I-40, boasts expanded services utilizing cutting-edge equipment, ensuring optimal patient care. Our newly renovated location is a testament to our dedication to innovation. It offers the added convenience of free parking right in front of our building, providing a stress-free patient experience. We are very proud of the outstanding and dedicated staff we have assembled and are excited about the future