UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases

14/08/2025

A new, portable, and inexpensive ultrasound machine has been developed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by Dr. Jeff Stringer to help address maternal health needs in underserved areas.
UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology UNC Department of Medicine
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Learn more: https://go.unc.edu/Hw47G

11/08/2025

In 2022, Lyme disease diagnoses within the 65-plus community were almost double what they were in the previous years. In a recent article published by AARP, Dr. Ross Boyce discusses 3 waning signs of Lyme disease you don't want to ignore.
UNC Department of Medicine UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health UNC Health
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Read here: https://go.unc.edu/Gj25M

08/08/2025

Joseph Eron, M.D., the Herman and Louise Smith Distinguished Professor of Medicine at UNC School of Medicine and director of the Clinical Core at the UNC Center for AIDS Research, is spotlighting the potential of lenacapavir, a new FDA-approved, twice-yearly injectable medication for HIV prevention....

08/08/2025

A measles outbreak in North Carolina is imminent, a UNC Health doctor warned.

08/08/2025

Applications for the 2026-2027 UJMT LAUNCH cohort are now open! UJMT LAUNCH offers research training supported by mentors with expertise in clinical, public health, laboratory, and implementation research. Deadline is September 22.
Tulane University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Johns Hopkins University Morehouse School of Medicine
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Learn more: https://go.unc.edu/Dd28T
Sign up here: https://go.unc.edu/Ge8b4

07/08/2025

Dr. Myron Cohen and Dr. Joe Eron from the UNC Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) recently led a Congressional briefing on the future of HIV treatment and prevention. They emphasized the critical need for continued investment in HIV research to ensure we keep making strides in the fight against HIV. Learn more about their presentation and why funding matters in the fight against HIV and infectious diseases click here; https://www.med.unc.edu/cfar/2025/08/cfar-research-leaders-lead-congressional-briefing-on-the-future-of-hiv-treatment-and-prevention/

06/08/2025

An infectious diseases doctor on the safety and risks of vaccines.

06/08/2025

06/08/2025

Ronald Futila Kyong-Shin is an "IDEEList" working in the IDEEL Lab with Dr. Jonathan Parr. Ronald primarily focuses on P. falciparum in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has a desire to help reduce the burden of infectious diseases while advancing scientific knowledge.
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health UNC Global UNC Department of Medicine
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Read more about Ronald here: https://go.unc.edu/Pf3e8

04/08/2025

As the U.S. prepares for large-scale international events like the FIFA World Cup ⚽️ in 2026, national readiness for high-consequence infectious disease threats is more critical than ever. UNC Medical Center recently participated in Tranquil Passport to test North Carolina’s readiness.
UNC Department of Medicine UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
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Learn more: https://go.unc.edu/e5D4H

01/08/2025

Afreen Hameed works as a research technician in the Archin Lab. Her work in the HIV CURE Center aims to find prevention and cure strategies for . 🙌
UNC School of Medicine
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Read more about Afreen here: https://go.unc.edu/Xf8r4

01/08/2025

This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06493357.