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06/17/2026

Cherie Norton, our longtime residency coordinator and administrative team member, recently celebrated her retirement with UNC Dermatology.

Cherie joined UNC Dermatology in December 2004 and served as our Residency Coordinator until December 2024. During her time as Residency Coordinator, she helped to guide many aspiring dermatologists as their careers were just beginning. She has often said her favorite part of being a member of UNC Dermatology is the warm environment given by the team members. She will definitely be missed within UNC Dermatology & we wish her luck in this next adventure! Thank you for the 22 years of service you gave to UNC Dermatology!

06/04/2026

Last week, Dr. William Huang, participated in the 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders in Inflammatory Skin Diseases leadership course! This course took place on May 28-30, in Boston, Massachusetts and was hosted by Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

The program is designed to empower executive leaders in dermatology with the skills needed for authoritative influence, effective negotiation, and strategic leadership in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. As our Vice Chair of Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Huang is always looking for ways to advance UNC Dermatology forward.

05/20/2026

May 20th is Clinical Trials Day! Our Dermatology Clinical Trials Unit (DCTU) is always working hard to help advance dermatological treatment and care. The main goal of the DCTU is to conduct research studies that evaluate and monitor the safety and efficacy of new treatments for various dermatologic conditions in children and adults. Their dedication to research and involvement in emerging trends in medicine help create new opportunities in dermatological care. Thank you for all you do!

05/18/2026

Last Thursday, Maggie Coates, MD, graduated from LAMP (Leadership in Academic Medicine Program). LAMP is a UNC School of Medicine program designed to assist junior faculty in the first 3 years of their careers in the areas of fostering a community amongst their peers, career planning, and professional development. LAMP is a year long process the includes interactive sessions with guest speakers and small group coaching.

We are excited to support Dr. Coates as she continues to grow in her career as a dermatologist here at UNC!

05/12/2026

As Nurses Week comes to a close, we would like to recognize an integral part of our UNC Dermatology Nursing Team. Recently, Paul von Hofen was promoted to Clinical Director for the Department of Dermatology. Paul joined UNC in 2013 and became a member of the Dermatology team in 2019. Prior to his promotion, Paul served as Interim Clinical Director and Nurse Manager of our Southern Village clinic.

Paul is a passionate, dedicated leader and is a valuable member of our department’s leadership team. His commitment to excellence, as well as supporting both patients and colleagues, has had a meaningful impact on the care provided by UNC Dermatology. We look forward to watching Paul grow in this new position and the positive change he will bring along with it!

05/08/2026

As the week draws to a close, we would like to highlight the public service workers within our department that help to keep UNC Dermatology moving forward. All members of our department are dedicated to advancing education and the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Thank you for your service this week, and every week. 🩵

05/07/2026

For the past 18 years, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Dermatology, and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have kicked off Melanoma Awareness Month by hosting the Annual UNC Conference on Melanoma and Complex Skin Cancers.

The goal of this conference is to present a multidisciplinary view of the complex care of skin cancer, while analyzing common and not so common issues seen in clinical care. Drs. Puneet Jolly and Laura Ferris (pictured above) participated in the conference by giving lectures on their areas of expertise. It was a wonderful day of learning and sharing knowledge surrounding an important clinical topic!

05/06/2026

Last week, Dr. Lugo-Somolinos reunited with her friend from residency, Dr. Cruz, in Rome for the Sanofi Brighten Global Investigator Meeting!

Our Clinical Trials team is always working hard to advance medical care and treatment for our patients and the people of North Carolina. You can find out more at: https://www.med.unc.edu/derm/clinical-trials/

05/04/2026

Last week, Dr. Al-Rohil represented North Carolina as a member of the College of American Pathologists House of Delegates, where they met with state senators and representatives to advocate for policies that directly impact patient care, daily practices, and the future of pathologists, dermatopathologists, and physicians nationwide!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Sierra Parkinson, BA (UNC Dermatology Class of 2030) and Aida Lugo-Somolinos, MD on being awarded the 2025 Dermatitis Article of the Year Award by the American Contact Dermatitis Society! Their article, titled “Compositional Differences Between Brazilian and Chinese Propolis” is available for viewing on the Dermatitis website for a 3-month period (Link: https://www.contactderm.org/resources/journal/aroy-award).

Each year, the ACDS Editorial/Publications Committee recognizes the top Dermatitis articles published in the previous calendar year. Eligible articles include original reviews and studies from the six print issues published within the 2025 calendar year. Awards are based on scientific contribution; clinical significance and impact on clinical practice and patient care; and innovation and evidence-based reasoning.

Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment and we look forward to what you accomplish in the future!

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