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Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science Program Becomes Eighth Division Within Department of Health Sciences

June 1, 2024
Following its relocation to 黑料网-Chapel Hill, the Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science (NDSS) program is now its own Division within the Department of Health Sciences, housed within 黑料网鈥檚 School of Medicine. The addition brings the Department of Health Sciences up to eight unique divisions, each comprised of various programs, units and...

Ingersoll Selected as Next Chair of the Department of Health Sciences

May 17, 2024
Christopher 鈥淐hris鈥 Ingersoll, PhD, has been selected to serve as Senior Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Chair for the Department of Health Sciences. He will begin work in his new role on July 15, 2024.

Four Department of Health Sciences Programs Ranked in Top 5 Percent by U.S. News & World Report

April 11, 2024
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024 rankings of top graduate schools, and four programs in the Department of Health Sciences were ranked in the top 5 percent nationwide. The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences鈥 Doctor of Audiology program received a #3 ranking. The program has been...

Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science Program Relocates to 黑料网-Chapel Hill鈥檚 Department of Health Sciences

March 20, 2024
The Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science (NDSS) program has relocated from 黑料网-Charlotte to 黑料网-Chapel Hill鈥檚 Department of Health Sciences. The program previously spent 14 years operating as a collaborative effort between 黑料网-Charlotte and 黑料网-Chapel Hill鈥檚 Department of Health Sciences, and now resides solely at 黑料网-Chapel Hill.

Lab Life on the Hill: Division of Clinical Laboratory Science Hosts Inaugural Live Stream Learning Event for North Carolina High Schools

March 14, 2024
To bring a taste of Chapel Hill and a glimpse into a health sciences profession to high school students across the state, the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) hosted its inaugural 鈥淟ab Life on the Hill鈥 live stream event on February 2, 2024. The event, hosted by the division鈥檚...

PhD Student Chris Lane Awarded DEI Grant

February 12, 2024
Chris Lane, PhD student in the Human Movement Science Curriculum program, recently received a Southern Association of Health Professions Deans (SAHPD) Student Leadership, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award. This award is given to students in an allied health related field who demonstrate leadership in DEI and/or reducing health disparities.

Clare Harrop, Dara Chan, and Laura Klinger Awarded Grant to Study Social Connections and Suicidal Thoughts in Older Autistic Adults

February 7, 2024
Clare Harrop, PhD, Dara Chan, ScD, CRC, and Laura Klinger, PhD, are recipients of a National Institute of Mental Health (R21) grant, allowing them to study the associations between social connections and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in older adults with autism. Harrop and her team hope the project will expand...

Better Together: Celebrating Allied Health Professionals Week 2023

November 6, 2023
The Department of Health Sciences recognizes Allied Health Week each November as an opportunity to celebrate its students, faculty, staff and alumni and their impact on advancing the allied health professions and improving access to health care for all. Allied health practitioners make up approximately 60 percent of the health...

Hannah Siburt Announced as Director of the Department of Health Sciences AHEC Contract

October 24, 2023
Hannah Siburt, AuD, PhD, has been named Director of the Department of Health Sciences AHEC Contract, effective August 1, 2023. Dr. Siburt joined the Department of Health Sciences in 2017 and has rapidly moved through the ranks serving as Assistant Professor, Audiology Clinical Education Coordinator, Audiology Program Coordinator, and currently...

October Observances & Celebrations

October 3, 2023
The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to recognize the following observances and celebrations for the month of October: Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Jewish) October 6-8, 2023聽 Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah concludes the Sukkot holiday and culminates with the special prayer for rain. Simchat Torah celebrates the conclusion and the beginning of...