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Every day, UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine advance ground-breaking research, treatment and care that changes lives across North Carolina and beyond. We believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and deliver the highest quality healthcare.

Our Corporate and Foundation Relations team is forging meaningful partnerships with visionary organizations, increasing access to the best care and most innovative treatments for those we serve in North Carolina and beyond.

Corporate and Foundation Relations Team

 

Keela Lyon

Assistant Vice President
keela_lyon@med.unc.edu

Jinhee Lee

Director of Development
jinhee_lee@med.unc.edu

Becky Batts

Program Coordinator
becky_batts@med.unc.edu

Join Us in Making a Difference

We are proud to partner with corporate and foundation donors who help us better serve our state and beyond. If you’d like to join us as we build a healthier tomorrow through programs centered around access, workforce development, children’s health, cancer prevention and care, neurosciences, and so much more, please contact us at unchealthcfr@med.unc.edu.

Together, we can develop life-changing treatments, train the next generation of health leaders, and increase access to the very best care for more individuals and communities.

How Our Team Works With UNC SOM Faculty

The Corporate and Foundations Relations team at UNC Health Foundation can help identify and secure funding opportunities that align with faculty research interests and projects. As part of this process, we can assist with:

  • grant identification
  • timeline management
  • application review
  • site visits
  • stewardship

Our team can also assist faculty in communications with UNC’s Office of Sponsored Programs and provide guidance on best practices to optimize funding success with specific foundations and organizations.

UNC School of Medicine Faculty and Staff – Project Contact Form

 

“IQVIA is honored to support UNC’s research program in enabling the discovery of treatments for patients with unmet needs and excited to combine our mutual passion for healthcare innovation and connection in our local community.”

– Jenny Sharp, Senior HR Director | HR Business Partner at IQVIA