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New DVD virtual microscope developed at School of Medicine

CHAPEL HILL -- First-year medical students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are finding less need to adjust a traditional microscope in their histology curriculum. Instead, they are using their computers and a unique DVD to study the exacting science concerned with the minute structure of cells, tissues and organs.

Welcome the flavors of spring with interactive cooking classes

CHAPEL HILL -- Healthy and delicious spring food is on the menu for a cooking class series sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education.

The Wellness Center at Meadowmont wins design award

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNC Health Care’s Wellness Center at Meadowmont has won a design award for the use of glass block in the facility.

UNC to become regional center for research on health workforce

CHAPEL HILL -- The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Professions has awarded the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill a cooperative agreement to become the Southeast Regional Center for Health Workforce Studies.

UNC Health Care launches comprehensive smoking cessation program

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that tobacco remains the leading actual cause of death in the United States, with poor diet and physical inactivity rising to second place.

Swiss researcher to receive neuroscience prize endowed by UNC scientist Perl

CHAPEL HILL -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has named Dr. Yves Barde as recipient of the fourth annual Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize.

Roper begins service as leader of UNC Health Care System

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Dr. William L. Roper today officially began his service as chief executive officer of the University of North Carolina Health Care System.

W. Alan Stewart appointed interim chief financial officer for UNC Health Care

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Dr. William L. Roper, dean of the UNC School of Medicine and CEO of the UNC Health Care System, has appointed W. Alan Stewart interim chief financial officer for UNC Health Care, effective March 15.

Eric Munson named president emeritus of UNC Hospitals

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The board of directors of the University of North Carolina Health Care System today honored Eric B. Munson for 24 years of service by naming him president emeritus of UNC Hospitals.

Scientists discover why not enough choline results in fewer brain cells, poorer memory

CHAPEL HILL – Five years ago, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers first reported finding that the nutrient choline played a critical role in memory and brain function by positively affecting the brain’s physical development.

UNC Physicians announces staffing changes

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNC Physicians, a newly created entity within the University of North Carolina Health Care System, today announced a number of staffing changes.

UNC neuroscientist awarded renewal of federal grant that began in 1957

CHAPEL HILL -- With a recent nod from federal officials, a research grant to a pioneering neuroscientist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine entered its 48th year.

Upcoming broadcast, panel discussion examine traffic safety as major challenge to public’s health

CHAPEL HILL -- The World Health Organization has estimated that 1 million people worldwide die annually as a result of traffic crashes, making road safety a key public health issue.

UNC is first recipient of grant to establish allergy, immunology training program

CHAPEL HILL -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the first recipient of a new grant given to establish a physician subspecialty training program in allergy and immunology.

3 radiology employees fired, 1 resigned in UNC probe of misuse in radiology

CHAPEL HILL – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fired three employees and a fourth resigned from the School of Medicine’s department of radiology as part of an internal review that uncovered financial mismanagement involving more than $300,000, officials said. Two of the ex-employees face criminal charges, and the university has taken immediate action to correct the management problems.

UNC’s Siderovski wins pharmacology award

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics has named Dr. David P. Siderovski, assistant professor of pharmacology in UNC’s School of Medicine, the recipient of the 2004 John J. Abel Award.

More than 150 medical students find their ‘match’ at placement event

One week ago, some 153 graduating medical students at UNC learned where they'll spend the next several years completing their residencies.

UNC conference to provide tools for care providers working with mothers who are substance-abusers

A Wednesday (March 31) conference at UNC’s William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education will explore issues related to illegal drug use among pregnant women and mothers.

Damania of UNC receives Elion cancer research award

Dr. Blossom A. Damania, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology at UNC’s School of Medicine, is this year’s recipient of the Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award, sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research.

National grant funds ‘3-D telepresence technology’ research to aid medical professionals at remote sites

CHAPEL HILL -- A medical professional responding to an accident scene or dealing with a trauma at a remote clinic often must make split-second decisions within a rapidly changing situation to save lives.

Institute of Medicine report names School of Medicine as model program

CHAPEL HILL -- A new report calling for improvements in the education of medical students in behavioral and social sciences has identified the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a leader.