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We must fund professorships to recruit and retain the outstanding faculty who will train the next generation of expert caregivers. We must create fellowships that enable our scientists to move breakthroughs from the lab to the bedside and support research that fuels instructional innovation. Exceptional teaching faculty and classroom excellence define our educational mission. By strengthening this mission, we produce graduates prepared to make an impact on every aspect of human health in every region of the world.

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Reuland Awarded Robert A. Ingram Distinguished Professorship

Posted 6 months ago

Professorship established in memory of Mr. Ingram will support Dr. Reuland’s research related to cancer screening and early detection. Dan Reuland, MD, MPH, program founder and co-director for UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Carolina Cancer Screening Initiative, and one of … Read more

Q & A With Crystal Cené

Posted 4 years ago

UNC Health has promoted Crystal Wiley Cené, MD, MPH, FAHA, into a new role as System Executive Director for Health Equity. With funding from UNC Health Foundation, Dr. Cené will lead a multidisciplinary and collaborative effort to address the structures, … Read more

 

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  • Trevor and Elizabeth Casey with their sons Wells and Paul

    Casey Family Establishes UNC Fertility Fund

    By Bobby Hundley, UNC Health Foundation Elizabeth and Trevor Casey met in 2012 and began dating soon after. The couple got married while in graduate school in 2016 and knew that they wanted to start a family as soon as … Read more

  • Group photo of UNC Health FoodWell working group outside N.C. Cancer Hospital

    UNC Health FoodWell Celebrates Official Launch

    At UNC Health, our more than 40,000 doctors, nurses, clinicians, researchers and staff members are committed to serving the people of North Carolina, improving health outcomes both here in our state and around the world. And that commitment extends beyond … Read more

  • Will, Millie and Miles Elmore

    Elmore Family Endows Fund for Mental Health Care in Western NC

    This story was written before Hurricane Helene brought widespread destruction and even greater mental health challenges to western North Carolina. In the aftermath of the storm, mental health needs for the region will be more acute than ever. UNC Health … Read more

  • UNC Health Foundation Board of Directors Approves $2.5 Million for UNC Health Teammates

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The UNC Health Foundation Board of Directors unanimously approved a $2.5 million investment in the UNC Health Employee Assistance Fund in response to the ongoing crisis in western North Carolina. The board approved the immediate transfer … Read more

  • Dr. Saira Sheikh shown in a simulated teaching patient encounter, with her research team members.

    Healing Hands, Caring Hearts

    A Family’s Journey to Carolina Inspired by an Exceptional Physician’s Expertise and Compassionate Care By William Davis, UNC Health Foundation Idit and Moti Ferder of California, travel the world with an incredible sense of purpose. They are inspirational individuals; masters … Read more