Monthly Archives: December 2009

Two researchers at UNC Project-Malawi recognized with Young Investigator Awards

by Tristan Long (’10) Charles Chasela and Dumbani Kayira, who are both researchers at UNC Project-Malawi, a research, care and training facility in Lilongwe, have been recognized with the Young Investigators Award in acknowledgment for their outstanding achievements in research … Read More

NIAID grant launches Kashuba’s plan for HIV-prevention trials

Development of an AIDS vaccine is struggling. Topical treatments aimed at stopping HIV have made little progress. Angela Kashuba, PharmD, believes that antiretroviral drugs are the best hope for halting the spread of AIDS, especially in the developing world.

Rimer named a Triangle “Woman Extraordinaire”

Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH, dean of UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, was among 16 accomplished leaders in the Triangle named “Women Extraordinaire” in 2009 by Business Leader Media, publishers of Business Leader magazine. Winners of the eighth annual … Read More

Working in global health requires flexibility: Cindi Snider

By Saumya Ayyagari (’11) December 1, 2009 — When Cindi Snider headed off to Thailand to spend a year working as an infectious disease and public health preparedness advisor, little did she know that her greatest assets would be flexibility … Read More