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Surgery Fall 2018 Newsletter

November 12, 2018
Read the Surgery Fall 2018 newsletter for past articles, recognition, awards and so much more!

New Islet Cell Transplant Program, First in North Carolina, Giving Pancreatitis Patients a Better Option

May 3, 2018
Dr. Chirag Desai, Surgery The Chronic Pancreatitis and Autologous Islet Cell Transplant Program, created by Chirag S. Desai, MD, is helping patients improve their quality of life by eliminating severe pain and reducing or ending the use of narcotic … Continued

Dr. Michael Williford inducted into AOA

April 30, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Williford on his induction into Alpha Omega Alpha, a prestigious accomplishment, signifying a lasting commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism and service.

Dr. Timothy Farrell elected into the American Surgical Association

April 24, 2018
We congratulate Dr. Timothy Farrell on his election into the American Surgical Association.

Erica Peters receives AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

April 24, 2018
Congratulations to Erica Peters for receiving an AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship Award entitled “Targeted, Niche-Responsive Peptide Amphiphile Nanofibers as Injectable Drug Delivery Vehicles to Treat Atherosclerosis”

Congratulations Dr. Tyler Ellis

April 18, 2018
We congratulate Dr. Tyler Ellis on receiving one of this year’s Pope Clinical Trainee Awards which recognizes research accomplishments and clinical excellence.

Dr. Melina Kibbe leads national fight against sex bias in drug development

April 9, 2018
The life of a surgeon-scientist is defined by problems and solutions. For Dr. Melina Kibbe of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, the quest for equity in research impacts everyone, especially the health and safety of women. As … Continued

March 30 is National Doctors’ Day!

March 29, 2018
National Doctors’ Day is tomorrow, Friday, March 30, and is a time to recognize the contributions of our many physicians to individual lives, families and communities. Do you have a doctor that you would like to thank? Let them know … Continued