Congrats to Drs. Bob Ferris & Samantha Meltzer-Brody on their election to the National Academy of Medicine! Their groundbreaking work in oncology and perinatal mental health is transforming care and advancing science. A proud moment for UNC Health!
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A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, Dr. Aziz Sancar continues to inspire through groundbreaking DNA repair research, mentoring global scientists, and building cultural bridges via the Sancar Turkish Center. Science, legacy, and heart, all in one lab coat. news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/the-...

Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, Clarke-Pearson Distinguished Professor at @uncobgyn.bsky.social, received the 2025 Oliver Max Gardner Award for his groundbreaking work in maternal healthcare in low-resource settings. He will be honored at the University Day ceremony on Oct. 12!
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Colin Chen combines science and empathy to decode deadly brain tumors and engineer life-changing tools for kids with disabilities. research.unc.edu/story/bluepr...

UNC researchers found CADM1 drives gut inflammation in IBD. Blocking it reduced symptoms in mice, opening doors to new treatments! Soluble CADM1 may also predict flares.
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Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Executive Dean of UNC SOM, shares how her passion for community and personal stories led her into medicine, psychiatry, and women’s mental health, and how UNC helped her build programs to better serve patients.
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UNC scientists uncovered a hidden role for the tumor suppressor gene SETD2. Now, thanks to the work of Dr. @brianstrahl.bsky.social and Dr. Abid Khan, we know SETD2 also plays a key structural role in maintaining nuclear integrity during cell division! go.unc.edu/SETD2 @brianstrahl.bsky.social

New research, led by UNC School of Medicine researcher Samuel Young, reveals that proteins crucial for neural communication play more complex roles than previously understood, challenges existing paradigms in the field.
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Congratulations to Sarah Cohen, PhD (Cell Biology and Physiology) on receiving the 2025 Hettleman Prize! @cohenlaboratory.bsky.social

Carolina is a world-class research university where great ideas turn into outcomes that improve the quality of life for all people. Learn more about Carolina’s research impact on this new website: www.unc.edu/carolinas-re...

The UNC School of Medicine has named the 2024–25 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars: Drs. Gaorav Gupta, Misty Good & Jason Stein! Each will receive research funding and join the Yang Society of Biomedical Scholars. Read about the awardees: news.unchealthcare.org/2025/04/unc-...

UNC Health and UNC-Chapel Hill seek a Chief Clinical Research Officer to lead a joint clinical research venture. The ideal MD/DO candidate will drive strategy, expand trials, and foster partnerships across the UNC Health network. @unchealth.bsky.social

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Advancing Brain Research: The Frohlich Lab, led by Dr. Flavio Frohlich, is part of the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation and specializes in groundbreaking research and developing innovative approaches to combating mental health issues. @unchealth.bsky.social
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The 2024 UNC School of Medicine Annual Report is here! Congratulations to our incredible research community and thank you for your dedication to advancing medical research.

Read more in the latest OoR Newsletter: www.med.unc.edu/oor/wp-conte...