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Samantha Meltzer-Brody
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Dr Samantha Meltzer-Brody
Executive Dean of the UNC School of Medicine
Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody serves as Executive Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, where she is known for her engaging leadership and innovative approach to healthcare transformation. Previously, she chaired the Department of Psychiatry at UNC and led the Center for Women’s Mood Disorders, using her collaborative spirit to improve mental health across North Carolina. A leading physician-scientist in perinatal depression, Dr. Meltzer-Brody’s groundbreaking research advanced the first FDA approved medications for postpartum depression, reflecting her compassion and forward-thinking vision. Her approachable style, paired with a deep dedication to mentorship and well-being, has earned her honors from the NIH, Forbes, and the UNC System recognition that speaks to both her professional excellence and her ability to connect with others. In 2025, she was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody serves as Executive Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, where she is known for her engaging leadership and innovative approach to healthcare transformation. Previously, she chaired the Department of Psychiatry at UNC and led the Center for Women’s Mood Disorders, using her collaborative spirit to improve mental health across North Carolina. A leading physician-scientist in perinatal depression, Dr. Meltzer-Brody’s groundbreaking research advanced the first FDA approved medications for postpartum depression, reflecting her compassion and forward-thinking vision. Her approachable style, paired with a deep dedication to mentorship and well-being, has earned her honors from the NIH, Forbes, and the UNC System recognition that speaks to both her professional excellence and her ability to connect with others. In 2025, she was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
