Briefs: Clarke-Pearson named chairman of obstetrics and gynecology

Sept. 23, 2005 

Briefs: Clarke-Pearson named chairman of obstetrics and gynecology
 
Dr. Daniel Clarke-Pearson has been named chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology and the Robert A. Ross distinguished professor, both within UNC's School of Medicine.

Clarke-Pearson will oversee the seven divisions within the department. Among his areas of focus will be advancing research opportunities among the faculty while ensuring the department's long-term growth.

Prior to joining UNC, Clarke-Pearson was professor and director of Gynecologic Oncology at Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. In 2002, he was awarded the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Roy Pitkin-Elsevier Award for his achievements in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology.

School of Medicine names new president of Medical Foundation of North Carolina Inc.

UNC's School of Medicine has selected David B. Anderson to become the new associate dean for advancement and president of The Medical Foundation of North Carolina Inc., effective Oct. 17.

Anderson succeeds James L. Copeland, who is retiring after 15 years. The Medical Foundation is the fund-raising arm for UNC's School of Medicine and the hospitals that make up UNC Health Care.

Previously, Anderson was associate vice chancellor for university development at North Carolina State University. At N.C. State, Anderson oversaw the university's $1 billion campaign, which has raised $750 million to date.

Anderson also served as executive director of medical center development at Duke University, and he has held major fund-raising positions at Rice University, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Virginia.

Founded in 1949, The Medical Foundation of North Carolina Inc. is responsible for encouraging private gift support of programs throughout the School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals.

UNC News Services contact: Deb Saine, (919) 962-8415 or deborah_saine@unc.edu