Cultivating Health: Leveraging Microbial Ecology for Women’s Health Innovation | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Indriati Hood-Pishchany, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she leads a research program investigating the ecological and mechanistic principl...

Join Dr. Indriati Hood-Pishchany for this week's Friday conference on "Leveraging Microbial Ecology for Women’s Health Innovation." 🩺
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UNC, Duke doctors sound off on RFK Jr.’s claims about mRNA vaccines “I’m going to have to struggle not to use profane language,” one local researcher said.

Dr. David Wohl discusses his concerns about the cancellation of contracts and grants surrounding #mRNA vaccine development.
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Japan embraces partnerships and open borders to facilitate conferences like APACC: excellent opening remarks from Ambassador Ryo Nakamura @uncglobalhealth.bsky.social

UNC’s Infectious Disease Program Provides Diverse Career Paths Christopher Sellers, MD, discusses its distinct program and diverse professional opportunities as well as provide some insights as to why many ID trainees stay at the University of North Carolina (UNC...

Christopher Sellers, MD, discusses its distinct program and diverse professional opportunities as well as provide some insights as to why many ID trainees stay at the @uncglobalhealth.bsky.social. #IDsky #Medsky

Implementation Science Builds Partnerships to Create Better Access to Healthcare Michael Herce, MD, MPH, MSCR, discusses this concept and how it works to improve access to healthcare for populations who have been disproportionately burdened by various infectious diseases such as H...

Dr. Michael Herce discusses this concept and how it works to improve access to healthcare for populations who have been disproportionately burdened by various infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and COVID-19. @uncglobalhealth.bsky.social #IDsky #Medsky

With measles in NC, UNC Health Infectious Disease expert urges everyone to check vaccination status With a measles case now confirmed in North Carolina, doctors are urging people to make sure they're vaccinated.

August is #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth. With concerns of recent cases of measles in North Carolina, Dr. David Wohl urges everyone to check their #MMR vaccination status. According to Wohl, some individuals may require up to two doses.
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Applications for the 2026-2027 UJMT LAUNCH cohort are now open! Deadline is September 22.
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Testing UNC’s Special Pathogen Readiness Ahead of the FIFA World Cup | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases 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, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Strategic Preparedness … Read more

With global events like the FIFA World Cup ⚽️ ahead, infectious disease preparedness is more important than ever. UNC Medical Center joined Tranquil Passport to help test NC’s readiness.
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I AM IGHID: Afreen Hameed | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases 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 HIV. She says the best piece of advice she has received ...

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 #HIV.
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Dr. Monica Diaz discusses a new and less invasive procedure for diagnosing early signs of #multiplesclerosis.
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What Older Adults Need to Know About a New HIV Medication Thousands of adults age 50-plus are diagnosed with HIV every year, but an expanding menu of medications can help prevent these infections

In a recent article published by AARP, Dr. Joe Eron discusses what older adults need to know about a new #HIV medication.
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ASOD-Global Offers Short Term Experiences for Dental Students | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases UNC’s ASOD-Global (Adams School of Dentistry) Program works in partnership with the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, UNC Global Affairs, and other Health Sciences schools to ma...

@dentistry.unc.edu-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.
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I AM IGHID: Ashenafi Assefa Bahita | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Ashenafi Assefa Bahita is a scientist who studies malaria in the IDEEL Lab. He is originally from Ethiopia and came to the US to collaborate with the CDC on his studies on malaria in an advanced labor...

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.
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Lindsey James Wins 2025 Hettleman Prize | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Lindsey James, PhD, is one of five early career faculty to win a 2025 Hettleman Prize, which recognizes groundbreaking, innovative research and future career promise. James is a member of the HIV Cure...

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. @unclineberger.bsky.social
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NC's first measles case in 2025 reported in Forsyth, Guilford counties North Carolina has confirmed its first measles case of the year, involving a child who recently traveled from a country with ongoing outbreaks. The state said the child visited Forsyth and Guilford co...

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.
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‘Razor Blade Throat’ (Sore Throat) May Be a Symptom of the New COVID Variant Sharp throat pain might be related to infection with the new COVID NB.1.8.1 ‘nimbus’ variant. Learn why and how to get relief.

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.
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Evaluating concurrency and gaps between self-report and vaccine card data for COVID-19 vaccination We compared self-reported vaccination to vaccine card data to assess concurrency in a sample of Black young adults in Georgia, Alabama, and North Caro…

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.
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🤘Happening @unchealth.bsky.social! Training exercises led by Dr. Fischer, Dr. Wohl, and the #SPARC team @asprgov.bsky.social, validating safe and secure transport of patients w/high-consequence #infectiousdiseases based on our extensive work in the hot zones🦠 #ebola
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Medical Student Aisha Mahmood Receives AAN Research Award | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases 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. This honor r...

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.🏆👏
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Institute Faculty Members Receive Distinguished Professorships | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases UNC’s Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost recently announced recipients of the 2025 University Distinguished Professorships. These honors are awarded to faculty whose scholarly achieve...

Congratulations, Dr. Stephen Cole, Dr. Dirk Dittmer, and Dr. Jonathan Juliano, for being recipients of the 2025 University Distinguished Professorships.🥳 @unclineberger.bsky.social @uncdeptmedicine.bsky.social
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#TheHealthYouthWant: a qualitative analysis of a global crowdsourcing open call for innovative ideas to promote adolescent health and well-being in countries with a high HIV burden | Request PDF Request PDF | #TheHealthYouthWant: a qualitative analysis of a global crowdsourcing open call for innovative ideas to promote adolescent health and well-being in countries with a high HIV burden | Bac...

Dr. Joseph Tucker conducted a study aimed at identifying how adolescent health and well-being can be improved in communities most affected by HIV.
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Drug use and needle sharing among adolescents and young adults in Nigeria: A cross-sectional secondary analysis of data from a multi-site clinical trial Adolescents and young adults (AYA, 14–24 years old) have the highest rates of drug use in most low- and middle-income countries. Little is known about…

Adolescents and young adults have the highest rates of drug use in most low- and middle-income countries. Dr Joseph Tucker performed a study to see whether they had ever used drugs or shared needles.
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Dr. David Wohl urges parents to get their children the #measles vaccine to prevent the spread of recent cases of measles.
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Brief Report: Associations Between Gender and Solicited... : JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2b randomized HIV prevention trial, enrolled MSM and transgender participants from Brazil, Peru, Switzerland, and the United States to receive an infusion every 8 weeks (10 total) of VRC01 30 mg/kg, V...

Myron Cohen, MD, authored a report that looked at associations between gender and solicited adverse events after monoclonal antibody infusion.
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Thank you, @contagionlive.bsky.social, for joining us this week! Stay tuned to hear stories from our members.
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The peer paradox: Perspectives from HIV service providers to inform the implementation of an enhanced social network strategy for black sexual and gender minorities—a qualitative study - Implementatio... Background The CDC’s Social Network Strategy (SNS) is an evidence-supported approach to increase reach for HIV testing among members of marginalized populations. Leveraging social networks could impro...

The #CDC Social Network Strategy (SNS) helps reach more people for #HIV testing, especially in #marginalizedcommunities. Dr. Carol Golin and Dr. Ann Dennis looked at what might help or get in the way of using SNS to improve HIV care.
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Infectious Diseases Society of America Honors Bramson and Parr | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Brian Bramson, MD, and Jonathan Parr, MD, MPH, have been named Fellows by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Fellowship in IDSA is one of the highest honors in the field of infectious disease...

👏Dr. Brian Bramson and Dr. Jonathan Parr have been named Fellows by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.👏 Fellowship in IDSA is one of the highest honors in the field of infectious diseases.
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(PDF) Empowerment among treatment-engaged individuals living with schizophrenia in Tanzania PDF | Purpose As low-resource settings move to address the treatment and social service gap for people living with schizophrenia (PLWS), person-centered... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

A new study, conducted by Dr. Joy Noel Baumgartner, explores empowerment and associated factors among people with schizophrenia in Tanzania.
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A scoping review examining measurement of anti-transgender stigma in low- and middle-income countries Globally, transgender and other gender diverse (trans) people experience widespread prejudice, discrimination, violence, and other forms of stigma, which contribute to negative health outcomes. Most a...

Globally, transgender people experience discrimination, violence, and other forms of stigma, which contribute to negative health outcomes. Dr. Clare Barrington conducted a review exploring measures the anti-trans stigma in LMICs.
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