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Houston selected for Physician Leadership in Quality and Safety Concentration program

´óÏó´«Ã½ student Reaves Houston Fourth-year ´óÏó´«Ã½ student Reaves Houston exemplifies exceptional talent, kindness, and compassion as a medical student. Currently, she is also collaborating with the Division of Geriatric Medicine on various research projects. Recently, Houston was selected to participate in the Physician Leadership in Quality and Saf … Read more

Is BMI a Reliable Predictor of Mortality Risk?

John Batsis, MD Increasing evidence shows that BMI (body mass index) isn’t the sole measure to predict mortality risk. According to a recent JAMA Network article, a new study further demonstrates that this measure by itself doesn’t fully capture risk of death. The article quotes associate professor Dr. John Batsis, much of whose work focuses on obesity, loss of muscle mass, stren … Read more

Laura Hanson has worked for ´óÏó´«Ã½-Chapel Hill for 31 years in a variety of roles, most recently as a professor of geriatric medicine and the medical director of the Department of Medicine’s Palliative Care and Hospice Program. Read about her research journey.

Dr. Adrian Austin Recognized by ATS Critical Care Assembly

Adrian Austin, MD was recently highlighted by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Assemblies as the June 2023 Critical Care Assembly Early Career Professional. The program showcases early career professionals by promoting and disseminating their work and encouraging collaboration and networking. Dr. Austin is a Intensivist, Pulmonologist, and Geriatrician with a strong interest i … Read more

Department Welcomes Two New Associate Chiefs of Administration

The Department is honored to welcome two vibrant leaders to the administrative team, Taylor Herndon and Brandon Grant.   Brandon Grant, MPH, joins the Division of Hematology as the new Associate Chief of Administration. Previously serving as the Strategic Support Manager in the Office of the CEO at Penn Medicine, he comes to us with a strong background in healthcare administratio … Read more

Dr. Shakira Grant Receives Healio Innovators NextGen Disruptor Award

Dr. Grant (2nd to Left) with other award recipients. At this month’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Healio honored nine Disruptive Innovators who are changing the face of hematology/oncology. At this second annual award ceremony, Dr. Shakira Grant received the 2023 Healio NextGen Disruptor award. This award goes to an up-and-coming physici … Read more

Physician Spotlight: Emily Cetrone, MD

Emily Cetrone, MD Dr. Emily Cetrone is an Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine. Her areas of interest include geriatric primary care, medical education, dementia, and caregiver stress. After completing her undergraduate studies at Davidson College, Dr. Cetrone attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Following that, she completed her Residency at Brigham and W … Read more

Dr. Christine Kistler receives JPCA Best Investigator Award

Christine Kistler, MD, MASc The Japan Primary Care Association recently selected Dr. Christine Kistler as the recipient of the Best Investigator Award in the International Session (Oral) from their 14th Annual Conference. The official decision was announced at the JPCA board meeting on May 28. Dr. Kistler will be honored at the 2023 award ceremony on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Dr. Ki … Read more

Physician Spotlight: Claire K. Larson, MD

Claire Kathryn Larson, MD From a young age, Dr. Claire Larson loved nature and science. At one point, she wanted to be a veterinarian. Eventually, medicine attracted her attention. In it, she was able to merge her love for science and her passion for helping people. When asked how she chose her specialty, Dr. Larson says, “I was always close with my grandparents growing up. As th … Read more

Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: April 1 – April 30, 2023

Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Keia Sanderson, MD, MSCR, has received an NIH K23 award, supported by the NIDDK, to identify maternal and neonatal risk factors to help predict childhood kidney disease earlier. Division of Geriatric Medicine John A. Batsis, MD, was awarded a five-year, $3.5-million R01 grant by the National Institute on Aging to investigate weight loss str … Read more

Dr. Dale Receives Geriatrics Academic Career Award

Maureen Dale, MD Dr. Maureen Dale recently received a Geriatrics Academic Career Award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This program supports junior faculty career development. HRSA designed the program to help geriatricians develop knowledge and skills to lead health care transformation in various, be age-friendly, and provide training in clinical ge … Read more

Buse, Lynch honored with AOA Induction

Carolina Buse (L) and Dr. David Lynch (R), Spring Alpha Omega Alpha inductees The ´óÏó´«Ã½-Chapel Hill Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society recently announced its spring 2023 inductees. Included in this honored group are medical student Caroline Buse and Division of Geriatrics faculty Dr. David Lynch. Their induction to AOA is an honor and a testament to their work. Read the … Read more