UNC Division of Infectious Diseases
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UNC’s Division of Infectious Diseases is a global leader in research, training, and clinical care.
Ashenafi Assefa Bahita is an "IDEEList" who works in the IDEEL Lab. Ashenafi studies #malaria diagnostics and treatment, and has a passion for helping people who experience preventable diseases like malaria. @UNCpublichealth go.unc.edu/k8LZt #iamighid #whywhatwedomatters
In a recent article published by @AARP, Dr. Joe Eron discusses what older adults need to know about a new #HIV medication. @UNCpublichealth @UNC_ID - Read more here: go.unc.edu/r7MFn
UNC's Adams School of Dentistry-Global Program works in partnership with the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases to preserve and strengthen Carolina’s ability to work with partners around the world to educate students. @UNCDentistry go.unc.edu/z3DCg
Our recent @NatureComms publication shows the rise and spread of malaria drug resistance markers in Ethiopia. A critical addendum to the wake-up call on emerging P. falciparum resistance nature.com/articles/s4385… @FMoHealth @IDEELlabs @EPHIEthiopia @WHO @uncglobalhealth @EsteeTorok
The ID Fellowship Program, led by Christopher Sellers, celebrated graduating fellows at the Atlas Bar in Carrboro. Joined by Joe Eron and Myron Cohen, the fellows were presented with graduation certificates. @UNCDeptMedicine - Read more⬇️ go.unc.edu/i7G9K
David Weber, MD, MPH, received the Elaine Larson Distinguished Scientist Award from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ow.ly/7epa50WnEaJ @unc_id
With measles in NC, UNC Health Infectious Disease expert, Dr. David Wohl, urges everyone to check vaccination status. @UNCDeptMedicine @UNCpublichealth - Read more ⬇️ go.unc.edu/Lz72Q #measles #measlesvaccine
Dr. Subhashini Sellers led a study supported by a @unccfar Developmental Award that examined lung cancer screening eligibility and uptake @UNC_Health_Care. She presented the study at a recent Friday Conference. @UNC_Lineberger @UNC_SOM - Learn more ⬇️ go.unc.edu/Xr98S
Dr. Joseph Eron discusses a new, groundbreaking, twice-yearly #HIV Prevention Injection Approved by the #FDA in a recent article. @UNCDeptMedicine @UNCpublichealth @UNC_ID - Learn more here⬇️ go.unc.edu/Ex62C
Lindsey James, PhD, is one of five early-career faculty to win a 2025 Hettleman Prize! 🙌This award recognizes groundbreaking, innovative research and a future career promise. @UNCPharmacy @UNC_Lineberger - Learn more about Dr. James here ⬇️ go.unc.edu/t5RPi
North Carolina has reported its first case of #measles in 2025. "This is a pretty serious disease, so we want people to identify it quickly, and we don't want it to spread" says David Wohl. @WRAL @UNCpublichealth @UNC_ID - Read more⬇️ go.unc.edu/b6CGk
In a pilot study, Dr. Lauren M. Hill and Dr. Benjamin H. Chi evaluated a strategy to support HIV antiretroviral therapy for pregnancy and breastfeeding in Malawi. @UNCMalawi @UNCOBGYN @PLOS - Read more here⬇️ go.unc.edu/Wa9k6
Dr. David Wohls describes COVID-19 symptoms evolving, saying that people can experience a "razor blade" sore throat caused by the nimbus variant of COVID-19. @UNCpublichealth - View the article here: go.unc.edu/q9S2G #nimbus #Omicron #COVID19
Dr. Edward P. Browne and Dr. Audrey Pettifor compared self-reported vaccination to vaccine card data to assess concurrency in a sample of Black young adults in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina. @UNCDeptMedicine @UNCpublichealth - Read more here⬇️ go.unc.edu/k9C2M
📸 Check out these photos from the 2025 Oliver Max Gardner Award ceremony, where Dr. Jeffrey Stringer was honored for his transformative work in maternal healthcare around the world. 🌍👏 A proud moment for UNC and global health! 🔗 northcarolina.edu/news/unc-chape…
The Gyn Onc team at OBGYN graduation this past weekend 💐 Drs. Olivia Lara, Linda Van Le, Leslie Clark, and Dr. Marci Willis-Gray (Division Director for Urogynecology) in attendance!
Dr. Fischer, Dr. Wohl & @UNC_Health_Care #SPARC team @asprgov are testing & validating how to safely & securely transport patients w/high-consequence #infectiousdiseases based on their extensive work in the hot zones🦠#ebola #liberia #lassafever @UNCDeptMedicine @UNC_ID @UNC_SOM
Aisha Mahmood, a medical student interested in specializing in neurology and global health equity, has been awarded the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Medical Student Research Award.🏆👏 @UNCDeptMedicine @UNCneurology - Read more⬇️ go.unc.edu/r2YGa
Zika virus caused outbreaks in South America and the Caribbean, leading to abnormalities in neonates. Dr. Aravinda de Silva published an article describing a pathway to the development of #Zika virus vaccines. @UNCpublichealth - Read more: go.unc.edu/Ny4c8
Read about Claire Pederson's inspiring story from being a COVID-19 volunteer to a future global physician 🩺. “The infectious disease physicians here are the ones I look up to—they practice medicine exactly how I want to.” @UNC_SOM @UNCMalawi - go.unc.edu/Xf9z5