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Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
See inside The Pearl, home to Charlotte's first medical school
The Pearl, a massive new development in midtown housing Charlotte's first four-year medical school, opened its doors Monday. Why it matters: The Pearl promises to be a transformational development for Charlotte, drawing in medical students, creating new jobs in science and research, and fostering cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurialism. By the numbers: Phase 1 A cost more than $1 billion. Wexford Science + Technology is the developer for the project. The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County approved incentives worth $75 million total for the project that will unfold over the next decade. What to expect: The Pearl will serve as: Wake Forest University School of Medicine's Charlotte campus. Forty-eight students will start medical school there this fall. Class size is expected to increase to 100 students per class over the next five years. IRCAD's North American headquarters, which will open in September. The France-based surgical training institute's local surgical training curriculum will focus on cardiovascular, neuro and orthopedic surgeries. A hub housing STEM activities for students as young as fifth grade, starting this fall. A space for community events, from outdoor movies and live music to yoga in nearby Peal Street Park. Between the lines: The Pearl sits in what was formerly Brooklyn — once Charlotte's largest Black neighborhood. The neighborhood was razed in the name of urban renewal in the 1960s and '70s. There are nods to Brooklyn throughout The Pearl, from the name itself to "The Purposeful Walk," a self-guided walk through Brooklyn's history, outside the main building. The section in front of The Pearl's is known as Jacob's Ladder, a reference to the fire escape at Myers Street School, which educated Black children and was known as the Jacob's Ladder school. During the opening celebration Monday, attendees participated in paint by numbers, filling in a section of the Savoy Theatre mural, which was once a theater in Brooklyn. What's next: The existing portion of The Pearl is Phase 1 A. Phase 1 B will include the construction of a hotel, which will break ground this fall. There will also be a multi-family residential and an additional road. This will be privately funded. A restaurant that will be open to the public is expected to debut in the next 12-14 months with an announcement on the restaurant tenant coming this summer. The innovation district currently has roughly 700,000 square feet built and space for up to 4 million square feet. The bottom line:"If you build it they will come," Advocate Health CEO Gene Woods said, quoting the film "Field of Dreams." "Well we built it, and they're coming." Take a look around.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
First-ever four-year medical school opening in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte leaders are welcoming the area's first-ever four-year medical school. The Pearl is located on McDowell Street in Midtown. The Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine was created through a partnership led by Atrium Health and Wexford Science and Technology. Local officials say it'll usher in a new era for the Queen City and beyond. This school will also be home to the exclusive North American headquarters of IRCAD, a world-renowned surgical training network. The facility will welcome its first students in August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Triad doctor speaks on Tourette Syndrome
(WGHP) — It's a disorder that can have a big impact on a person's life. It's Called Tourette Syndrome, and this is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. In the FOX8 House Call, Brad Jones speaks with Dr. Jaclyn Martindale. She is Director of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine's Tourette Center and the head of Pediatric Neurology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Journals
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Wake Forest expands to Charlotte's innovation district, marking historic milestone in education
Wake Forest University is dramatically increasing its impact in North Carolina by developing a new academic campus in Charlotte's innovation district, The Pearl. Anchored by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the expansion is poised to transform medical education, research and economic development in one of the country's fastest-growing cities. The promise of The Pearl Wake Forest's presence in the Pearl promises groundbreaking collaboration and innovation. It is a pivotal moment for both the university and the Queen City. 'We are proud of the role our university and alumni continue to play in Charlotte,' said Wake Forest University President Susan R. Wente. 'Wake Forest's presence in The Pearl allows us to train future physicians, researchers and leaders in a collaborative, urban environment that reflects the needs and opportunities of the communities we serve. This is more than just a new campus — it's a strategic investment in the future of health care and innovation.' Charlotte has long been the largest U.S. city without a four-year medical school. That will change this summer, when Wake Forest School of Medicine opens its second campus and welcomes the inaugural class of medical students in Charlotte. The medical school will be located in the Howard R. Levine Center for Education. Wake Forest also plans to move the Wake Forest School of Professional Studies and the School of Business' nationally ranked MBA program from the current location in Uptown Charlotte to The Pearl. Charlotte is home to the largest concentration of Wake Forest alumni outside of Winston-Salem. Advancing medical education 'Our Charlotte campus marks a transformative moment for Wake Forest School of Medicine,' said Dr. Ebony Boulware, Dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. 'It brings our mission to life in new and powerful ways — advancing innovation, forging strong community partnerships and expanding access to top-tier medical education in one of the country's most dynamic cities. This new campus strengthens our reach across the Southeast and the nation, creating new pathways to improve health through learning, discovery and service.' While third- and fourth-year students have long completed clinical clerkships in Charlotte, the new campus marks a significant expansion. The initial class size of 48 students will grow to 100 students per class in the coming years. Fostering collaboration, leadership and professional growth The Wake Forest School of Business and the School of Professional Studies offer a broad selection of programs to Charlotte-area working professionals with a myriad of pathways to advance their careers. Each remains committed to close faculty-student collaboration, strong market connections and rewarding experiential learning that amplifies impact. Strategic expansion will provide students with learning opportunities aligned with the university's mission of character-based education and holistic development. 'Sharing a home with Wake Forest's School of Medicine and School of Professional Studies offers exciting cross-disciplinary opportunities for our MBA and other offerings," said Annette L. Ranft, dean of the School of Business. 'Integrating business programs within a health care innovation district can spark new ventures and foster entrepreneurship in the health technology and life sciences sectors.' The School of Professional Studies currently offers graduate programs 100% online. As the campus expands, additional formats may be introduced. In-person executive education courses, as well as student and alumni community events, could be hosted at The Pearl. 'Leveraging strong partnerships with Charlotte's leading industries — including health care and financial services — Wake Forest programs connect academic coursework with real-world applications, preparing students for successful careers,' said Charles Iacovou, vice provost, Charlotte programs, and dean of the School of Professional Studies. By integrating into this innovation district, these world-class schools will enrich the student experience and strengthen Wake Forest's role as a key contributor to Charlotte's thriving economy, aligning educational offerings with the region's most dynamic sectors. Innovation Corridor links Winston-Salem and Charlotte Wake Forest's move into Charlotte strengthens its broader academic and research ecosystem. The university's Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem already serves as a national model for public-private partnerships in biomedical research and technology. Now, with an enhanced presence in Charlotte, Wake Forest is extending the arc of innovation across the state. 'This new campus is yet another manifestation of Wake Forest's mission to serve humanity through knowledge and discovery,' Wente said. As construction at The Pearl moves forward and Wake Forest's Charlotte medical campus prepares to open, the project represents not just growth but transformation. It marks the beginning of a new era of possibility for the university, the city and North Carolina.
Medscape
05-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Breast Cancer Therapy Disparities Decline
Racial and ethnic disparities in the use of targeted therapy among patients with ERBB2-positive breast cancer decreased among older Medicare beneficiaries between 2010 and 2019. Black and Hispanic women had significantly lower treatment rates early on, but gaps narrowed by the end of the study period. METHODOLOGY: ERBB2-targeted therapies are the standard of care in patients with ERBB2-positive breast cancer, yet studies have reported unequal access among racial and ethnic groups, particularly among older Black and Hispanic women. Researchers included Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare–linked data of 12,765 beneficiaries (median age, 74 years; 99.2% women) diagnosed with ERBB2-positive breast cancer between 2010 and 2019, with 85.0% White, 8.1% Black, and 6.9% Hispanic participants. The primary outcome was receipt of ERBB2-targeted therapies, including trastuzumab- and pertuzumab-based products and their combinations, and ado-trastuzumab emtansine, within 12 months after diagnosis. The analysis was adjusted for health status and geographic region. TAKEAWAY: A total of 54.2% of patients received ERBB2-targeted therapies within 12 months of diagnosis. The overall fraction of patients receiving ERBB2-targeted therapies increased from 41.3% in 2010-2011 to 64.3% in 2018-2019. Compared with White patients in 2010-2011, Black patients (adjusted risk ratio [ARR], 0.81; 95% confidence limit [CL], 0.68-0.97) and Hispanic patients (ARR, 0.75; 95% CL, 0.62-0.92) had a lower likelihood of receiving ERBB2-targeted therapies. Treatment disparities reduced in 2018-2019, with no significant differences observed between Black (ARR, 0.97; 95% CL, 0.87-1.08) and Hispanic patients (ARR, 1.05; 95% CL, 0.95-1.16) compared with White patients. Compared with beneficiaries aged 69 years or younger, the likelihood of treatment access among beneficiaries aged 80 years or older was persistently low from 2010-2011 (ARR, 0.42; 95% CL, 0.36-0.49) to 2018-2019 (ARR, 0.52, 95% CL, 0.47-0.58). Geographic variations in treatment access improved over time with regional disparities between Southern and Northeastern regions reducing from 2010-2011 (ARR, 0.47; 95% CL, 0.41-0.54) to 2016-2017 (ARR, 0.96; 95% CL, 0.90-1.03). IN PRACTICE: 'These findings suggest that identifying barriers associated with receipt of ERBB2-targeted therapies, even as guidelines broadly recommend using these drugs, is crucial for improving the quality and equity of breast cancer care,' the authors of the study wrote. 'Future research is needed to understand the practices that contributed to the narrowing of racial and ethnic disparities.' SOURCE: This study was led by Sudarshan Krishnamurthy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It was published online on May 1 in JAMA Network Open . LIMITATIONS: Findings might not be generalized to patients with private insurance, the uninsured, or those younger than 65 years. Data on patient preferences or provider decision-making were not available. Smaller racial and ethnic groups were excluded due to limited sample size. DISCLOSURES: This study was funded by the California Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Program of Cancer Registries, National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program, and grants to individual authors from various sources. Some authors reported receiving grants and personal fees from various sources and holding membership or editorial roles. Details are provided in the original article.
