Category: Infectious Diseases
New Trial Highlights Incremental Progress Towards a Cure for HIV-1
Cynthia L. Gay, MD, MPH, associate professor of infectious diseases, and David Margolis, MD, the Sarah Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology & Immunology, and Epidemiology in the 黑料网, published results of a clinical trial showing that vorinostat and immunotherapy may modestly shrink the latent HIV reservoir. Cindy Gay, MD, MPH Antiretrovir … Read more
Accolades, Awards and Appointments Archive
Congratulations to department faculty who received the following accolades, awards and appointments,聽 April 1 – April 30, 2025. Kevin Friede, MD, FACC, FSCAI, received SCAI’s 30 in their 30s award. Paul Armistead, MD,PhD, was promoted to Professor of Medicine. Sam Rubinstein, MD, was promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine. Rimma Osipov, MD, PhD, was promoted to聽Clinical Asso … Read more
JN.1 COVID variant spreading in NC, highest infection rate in 18 months
North Carolina is experience the highest peak of COVID-19 infectious it has seen in 18 months. According to CDC data, around 16% of emergency department visits in the state are due to a respiratory virus. David Weber, MD, MPH, spoke with The News & Observer about the surge in respiratory illnesses, the new coronavirus strain and ways to protect yourself against infection in t … Read more
In Memory of Dr. Ada Adimora – A Trailblazing Physician Scientist and Mentor
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our esteemed colleague, Ada Adimora, Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine and professor of epidemiology. Dr. Adimora, a brilliant and compassionate physician scientist, left an indelible mark on our department and the broader medical community. A true pioneer, Dr. Adimora made history as the first African Amer … Read more
Parr elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation
Jonathan Parr, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and researcher with the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, has been聽elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation聽(ASCI), a nonprofit medical honor society that seeks to support the scientific efforts, educational needs, and clinical aspirations of physician-scientist … Read more
Rosen featured in NC Health News regarding health care staffing in NC jails
On any given day, about聽20,000聽people are incarcerated inside North Carolina鈥檚 county jails. These individuals are聽more likely聽than the general population to have substance use disorders, mental health problems, chronic diseases and infectious diseases, according to years of research. A new survey conducted by , MD, PhD, MSPH, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Dis … Read more
Featured Staff Member: Lara Valerio
Lara A Valerio, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian in the Division of Infectious Diseases. It’s on her bucket list to write a book on all the nutrition tips and tricks she has learned over the course of being a dietitian. Lara is an avid traveler and has visited 13 countries so far.聽
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2024 Fellows Match to the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is honored to welcome new Tar Heel trainees! The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) released results for the 2023 Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match on November 29. More than 7,000 applicants matched to advanced training positions. After a successful Match, the following fellows will join Department subspecialties in July 2024. Division of … Read more
Can you get HIV from someone on PrEP? Rosengren-Hovee answers common question
Lina Rosengren-Hovee, MD, MPH, MS, was interviewed for a story that answers a common question about HIV and PrEP. 鈥淐an You Get HIV From Someone on PrEP?鈥� was published in The Body. Rosengren said the odds for transmitting or acquiring an HIV infection are unlikely. 鈥淲hen we start people on PrEP, we get an HIV test,鈥� she says. Part of the guidelines that clinicians follow when pre … Read more
Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: October 1 鈥� October 31, 2023
Division of Infectious Diseases Edward P Browne, PhD, received a: R61 grant 聽from the NIDA to examine the impact of cannabinoids in HIV infected humanized mice. This is a five year, $3,465,157 grant. R21 grant from the NIAID to examine post therapy changes in CD4 T cells by single cell RNA sequencing. This award is聽$427,625. Nicholas Piazza, MD, received a $350,351 grant to intro … Read more
Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout October
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of October.聽 Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH, was featured in a New York Times article that depicts a patient’s experience with EoE. Faculty and fellows in the Division of Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine attended the NC Thoracic Society … Read more
Jonah Pierce Receives 2023 Dr. Patrick Kenny Certified Nurse of the Year Award
Nurse Pierce (right) working with a colleague at Eastowne. Jonah Pierce, RN, received the 2023 Dr. Patrick Kenny Certified Nurse of the Year Award from the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). This award is given to the certified nurse who exemplifies excellence in HIV/AIDS Nursing and who advances the mission of the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board. Pierce, the 黑料网 ID … Read more