Dr. David Weber, the Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders Distinguished Professor of Medicine, received the Elaine Larson Distinguished Scientist Award from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Weber’s exceptional contributions to the science and practice of infection prevention and control. The APIC is the leading … Read more The post Weber Receives Distinguished Scientist Award appeared first on Instit...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Africa faces a rapidly growing cancer burden, driven by both population growth and the high prevalence of HIV. By 2030, cancer incidence in Africa is expected to double, and by 2040, low- and middle-income countries are expected to account for 70% of global cancer deaths. The number of people with HIV (PWH) in Africa is … Read more The post Study Shows HIV and Anti-Retroviral Therapy Shape the Mutational Profile of Large B-cell Lymphoma appeared first on Institute for Global Health and In...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The Institute offers global health experiences and training for all levels of learners. Meet Merlin, a Gillings student spending his summer practicum with UNC Project Zambia. As the data intern on the PIKABU (Piloting Integration, Knowledge And Acceptability of Baby Ultrasounds) project, he is helping to monitor the rollout of low-cost portable ultrasounds in clinics … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Members of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases have an important role to play in sharing evidence-based research that can educate policymakers and support public health initiatives. Advocating for legislation can improve healthcare systems and public health, as well as advance the field of infectious diseases. Dr. Ross Boyce recently visited Capitol Hill … Read more The post Boyce Visits Capitol Hill to Inform Legislators–How North Carolina Communities are Impacted by ...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Ross Boyce, MD, was recently interviewed for a Wall Street Journal article that explores evolving medical perspective on chronic Lyme disease. New research and a greater awareness of the long-term effects of infections, similar to those seen in COVID-19 recovery, has led to more acceptance for the concept of “chronic Lyme disease.” Dr. Boyce recognizes … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The National Institutes of Health held a congressional briefing July 9 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. Dr. Myron Cohen, director of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Joe Eron, chief of infectious diseases, kicked off the briefing session with an overview of HIV treatment and prevention research, recognizing … Read more The post Eron, Cohen Lead NIH Congressional Briefing on HIV Treatment and Prevention Research appeared first on Insti...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases is pleased to welcome new fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year, listed below by country. Click on hyperlinked fellows to learn about their research projects. A directory of all global health fellows can be accessed here. Bolivia Democratic Republic of the Congo Malawi Nepal Peru Suriname Uganda … Read more The post New Fellows Announced for 2025-2026 appeared first on Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases.| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Ronald Futila Kyong-Shin works in the IDEEL lab, primarily focusing on P. falciparum in the DRC. He enjoys working on projects that impact people’s daily lives. The best advice he has ever been given is the quote, “I was an ordinary person who studied hard. There are no miracle people. It happens they get interested … Read more The post Ronald Futila Kyong-Shin appeared first on Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases.| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
North Carolina directly benefits from the work of global health researchers working in other countries, monitoring disease and containing outbreaks. For years, Fischer and David Wohl, MD, have contained diseases like Ebola virus, Marburg virus, Lassa virus, in West Africa, setting up field treatment units during outbreak settings to isolate and effectively care for patients. Their work in … Read more The post Testing UNC’s Special Pathogen Readiness Ahead of the FIFA World Cup appeared...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related illnesses are ubiquitous, but their prevalence is notably high in Vietnam among people with HIV (PWH) who inject drugs. Studies indicate depression rates can range from 25% to 44%, amplifying HIV transmission and increasing negative outcomes. In response to a high burden of mental disorders globally … Read more The post Adapted ‘Friendship Bench’ Counseling Intervention Improves Mental Health and HIV Care Engagement Ou...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Faith Kanjira is a Regulatory Assistant during her summer break. She began her journey at UNC in Malawi in 2017 and was later promoted to Regulatory Officer. Her calling is deeply personal to her and has inspired her to do what she does today. The best advice she’s ever been given is “you can do … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
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Globally, the World Health Organization reports at least 2.2 billion people have a vision impairment. Many of those affected live in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), but they also live in rural areas of the U.S. and North Carolina. Encouragingly, more than 90% of people with vision impairment have a preventable or treatable condition. Sustainable … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, yet one of the most common causes of death among women globally, despite screening measures proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In Malawi, efforts have focused on scaling up cervical cancer screening programs, as well as vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Still, the disease remains prevalent, with … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Syphilis vaccine development remains a high priority with a rising number of congenital syphilis cases worldwide. Unfortunately, vaccine development is still in a pre-clinical phase, and ongoing translational work is needed to identify vaccine candidates targeting highly conserved surface-exposed antigens expressed by geographically diverse strains of Treponema pallidum (TPA). But most TPA genomic sequences originated … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Vector-borne diseases are a growing public health issue in the U.S. with more than 70,000 cases of tick-borne disease reported in 2022 alone. While the majority of these cases are due to bacteria that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne viruses represent an emerging but poorly understood threat. The Bourbon virus (BRBV) is a relatively newly discovered tick-borne … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
African American women in the criminal justice system face a heightened risk of acquiring HIV, particularly during the critical transition from incarceration to the community. Despite this, many lack access to essential prevention services and effective treatments like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Becky White, MD MPH, an infectious disease physician and member of the UNC Institute … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Irving Hoffman is a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, the International Director of UNC Project-Malawi, and Director of International Operations for the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID). With more than 32 years of service to UNC’s global health community, Hoffman has worked in over 19 countries, providing technical assistance and … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The International AIDS Society (IAS) hosted AIDS 2024 in July, the world’s largest conference on HIV and AIDS. The event brought over 10,000 researchers, activists, clinicians, and policymakers from around the globe to Munich, Germany, to advance the HIV response. This included many faculty members and trainees with the UNC Institute for Global Health and … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Globally, the overuse of antibiotics has led to the spread of antimicrobial resistance, and this is a growing threat to child health. Antibiotics are frequently used to treat children with fever and respiratory symptoms, even though most of these illnesses will resolve on their own. The measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood, produced … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) demonstrates that artificial intelligence (AI) can enable novice users to estimate gestational age as accurately as expert sonographers, potentially transforming pregnancy care in low-resource settings. Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Global health experiences through the Office of Global Health Education (OGHE) are transformative learning opportunities that may include work in an international clinic or a globally-related research project. Academic excellence, experiential learning and a culturally rich atmosphere are the cornerstones of a vibrant global health experience. This summer, a cohort of medical students participated in … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases welcomed the N.C. National Guard, with Malawian and Zambian military delegates and civilians to UNC-Chapel Hill on July 23 for a global health program, recognizing long-standing country partnerships that have advanced vital research and improved the health and wellbeing of African citizens. The visit was part a … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Surgical site infections are the most common healthcare associated infection. While often preventable, they are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality as well as prolonged hospitalizations and readmissions, and continue to be a global health challenge. Among the millions of patients undergoing surgical procedures annually in the U.S., an estimated 3% will develop surgical site … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Adaora Adimora was a distinguished physician-scientist who made exceptional contributions to the fields of HIV epidemiology and clinical care. To continue her legacy of work, ViiV Healthcare will fund two yearly fellowships, co-directed by Myron Cohen, MD, professor of medicine and director of the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, and Stephen Cole, PhD, … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Michelle Floris-Moore, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and a member of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, delivered the 2024 Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture on June 20. Her presentation honored the trailblazing work of her mentor, the late Adaora Adimora, who was selected as the 2023 distinguished lecturer but was not able to … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Lameck Chinula, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was awarded the Constance B. Wofsy Award at the recent Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally (ACTG) Network Meeting, recognizing his contributions to women’s health. “Dr. Chinula is a wonderful and charismatic person and leader, with an upstanding character who has a bright future in network … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases