Honoring the Legacy of Renowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Eugene Bozymski
It is with deep sorrow we share the passing of a revered figure in the medical community, Eugene Bozymski, MD.
A luminary in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Bozymski’s recent passing leaves an indelible mark on the University of North Carolina, where he served as Professor of Medicine and Head of Endoscopy for many years.
DOM Teammate Council Formed: Shaping Your Workplace Future
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce the formation of the DOM Teammate Council, which consists of three subcommittees dedicated to improving the working life of staff through recognition, collaboration and selected initiatives.
The council will work to address the key areas identified through the SHARE Survey, focusing on enhancing professional development, sense of belonging, and work-life balance.
New Drug Approvals are Reshaping Landscape of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Treatment
The FDA has granted approval for two medications in the treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)—the first oral medication tailored for adults and the exclusive therapeutic option for children.
Evan Dellon, MD, MPH, internationally known for his work with EoE, and colleagues continue to focus on optimizing usage for effective, personalized outcomes.
Previous Question: What year was the Division of Geriatric Medicine created?Congrats to Adela Radosova for the correct answer: 1978.
FEATURED PEOPLE
Featured Fellow
Meet Dr. Alicia Muratore!
Alicia Muratore, MD, MBA, is a UNC GI fellow interested in general gastroenterology, medical education and quality improvement. She is also an avid runner and is gearing up for the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday! This will be her 6th and final of the World Marathon Majors.
Naishal Patel, MD, grew up in Raleigh and attended the University of North Carolina for college. He is fluent in Spanish in addition to speaking Hindi and Gujarati. He also is a competitive Bhangra dancer and dance instructor.
William Churchwell, PA-C, MHS, helps hospitalized patients with hematologic malignancies navigate their cancer journey. Originally from Kansas City, he has lived in North Carolina for over 20 years. Bill believes laughter is the best medicine and bbq is the best food.
Amanda Allen, MD, was part of the team who created an acting internship rotation for medical students at UNC Rex. The program first started accepting students around 2017 and has since expanded. Outside of work, she spends time with her four kids and trains for running races.
Amanda Nelson, MD, has been promoted to Professor of Medicine.
Andrew Moon, MD, is leading a clinical trail site aimed at validating point-of-care hepatitis C RNA tests in nationwide effort to eradicate hepatitis C.
The UNC Department of Medicine ranked 23rd in the country in total National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for federal fiscal year 2023 and 8th among peer public universities, according to a new report published by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
Saira Sheikh, MD, Vimal Derebail, MD, MPH, and Tessa Englund received an
$25K Aurinia's 2024 Community Impact Grant Award for the project, "“Bridging the Gap: A Community-Engaged Approach to Overcome Healthcare Barriers for Patients with SLE & Lupus Nephritis."
The Lab of Robert Wirka, MD, received an R01 grant, entitled “The role of Twist1 in smooth muscle cells during atherosclerosis”, from NIH’s NHLBI.
Nigel Key, MD, and Rafal Pawlinski, PhD received an R01 in the amount of $720,846 from the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for their project titled, "Mechanisms of venous thrombosis and renal dysfunction in sickle trait."
Brian Jensen, MD,received an R01 ($1.4M direct) from the NHLBI to study the effects of MEK and MEK inhibitors on mitochondria in cardiomyocytes and triple negative breast cancer cells. Co-investigators include William Kim, MD.
This conference, on March 8th, brings speakers from across the southeast to discuss the cardiovascular health of patients with cancer, including compelling sessions on the management of amyloidosis.
This meeting will update attendees on the recent developments in health promotion and disease management for conditions commonly encountered in primary care, including:
An intense two-day education event, the Tar Heel Boot Camp is designed for APPs and physicians in adult clinical care settings. Save the date for April 5 &6 at the Friday Center. Registration opens soon.
Grand Rounds
March 7
William Taylor
Ambassador (retired)
Vice President, Europe and Russia
United States Institute of Peace
March 14
"The Puzzle of Post-Infection Syndromes"
Scott Commins, MD, PhD
William J. Yount Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Associate Chief for Allergy & Immunology
University of North Carolina
Eleanor Saunders, MD, MPH
Third Year Fellow
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of North Carolina
March 21
"Spectrum and Evolution from Acute to Chronic Pulmonary Embolism"
Gustavo A. Heresi, MD, MS
Director, Pulmonary Vascular and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic
March 28
"Navigating the Nexus to Improve Child Lung Health: Research, Leadership, and Life in Medicine"
Stephanie Duggins Davis, MD
Edward C. Curnen, Jr. Distinguished Professor
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
University of North Carolina
DIVISION NEWS
David Weber, MD, MPH, spoke about the rise in measles around the world.
John Buse, MD, PhD, spoke about the American Diabetes Association's recommended weight loss approaches.
Mildren Kwan, MD, PhD, and Onyinye Iweala, MD, PhD, published a review article on the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of IgE-mediated food allergies in the United States.
"Medicaid’s prescription for health includes food and housing in some states."
Peter Leone, MD, discussed the rise in syphilis and why the public isn't as concerned as they should be.
Cynthia L. Gay, MD, MPH, and David Margolis, MD, published results of a clinical trial showing that vorinostat and immunotherapy may modestly shrink the latent HIV reservoir.
Watch this reel by UNC GME showcasing Thank A Resident Day.
Dougald Monroe, PhD,co-authored an article with Ammon Fager, MD, PhD, titled, “Stopping the bleed when platelets don’t stick” in Nature Cardiovascular Medicine.
Emily Cetrone, MD, Adam Moskowitz, MD, and Bryan Godfrey, LCSW,discussed guideline-directed medical therapy, when a guardian is needed and more on the Core IM Podcast.
David Lynch, BMBS, and John Batsis, MD, identified nutritional interventions that target physical function, body composition, and cognition in older adults.
Giselle Corbie, MD,co-authored an editor's note in Jama Internal Medicine on analyses of Black community health and well-being in the wake of law enforcement violence.
Anne Peery, MD, commented on the AGA's first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the use of fecal microbiota-based therapies for gastrointestinal disease.
Meredith Gillam, MD, explained conditions that mimic depression in older adults but aren't.
MED MOMENTS
Rheumatology fellows celebrated Valentine's Day with Jeopardy to learn about septic/infectious arthritis! 🍩 ❤️ 🌹
Only happy and hungry faces at intern surprise breakfast!
The 2nd Annual Global Health Scholars Symposium was a success! Altogether 250+ people participated in learning and celebrating research in the global health community.
Send Morgan_Duerden@med.unc.edu awards, grants, photos and news to include in the next monthly issue of DOM Digest.
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