December

UNC faculty elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Three University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Buchanan, Rockwell take on new roles at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ian Buchanan, M.D., has been appointed associate vice president for UNC Health Care’s oncology service line and John Rockwell has been appointed administrative director of business and financial operations for the North Carolina Clinical Cancer Center at UNC Hospitals.

Buse receives American Diabetes Association’s distinguished service award

UNC's John B. Buse, M.D., Ph.D., recently received the Banting Medal for Service from the American Diabetes Association after completing a term as the ADA’s president for medicine and science.

Shared survival mechanism explains why 'good' nerve cells last and 'bad' cancer cells flourish

A newly published study by UNC researchers describes how neurons (nerve cells) and cancer cells achieve the common goal of inhibiting the series of biochemical events called apoptosis that eventually causes cells to break down and die.

UNC expert offers five tips for getting health care after losing your health insurance

As a result of the current economic slowdown, many people have lost their jobs -- and their health insurance. Dr. Adam Goldstein explains how people in that situation can continue getting the health care they need.

Holidays, winter months can take a toll on heart health

As a winter chill begins to cut through the air, it’s important to be aware of the toll the falling temperatures – and the remaining holidays – can take on heart health. During the winter months the risk of severe heart problems increases by more than 30 percent.

UNC professor recognized for service to HIV/STD care in North Carolina

Peter A. Leone, M.D., associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been awarded the 2008 Marty Prairie Award.

Moll honored by National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia

Stephan Moll, M.D., an associate professor in the division of hematology and oncology in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, recently received the first Medical and Scientific Leadership Award given by the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT).

UNC grants license to start-up medical imaging company

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has granted NextRay Inc. an exclusive license to develop and commercialize defraction enhanced imaging (DEI) technology, which creates X-ray images through the defraction instead of the absorption of X-ray beams.

Being smart about resolutions helps keep the New Year happy

Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, director of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Anxiety and Stress Disorders Program, offers tips on how to make -- and keep -- New Year's resolutions.

Most North Carolinians support law to eliminate tobacco use on school campuses

CHAPEL HILL – Ninety percent of North Carolina adults support the passage of a statewide law mandating a 100 percent tobacco-free policy in all N.C. school districts, according to a survey conducted in April and May by the Tobacco Prevention and Evaluation Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.