MD, MPH
Professor, Medicine-Hematology
UNC-Chapel Hill
Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Program
Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Program
Area of Interest
My work is focused on understanding and improving the experience of patients with cancer and other hematologic diseases. I approach this goal using the tools of real-world evidence development, patient-reported outcomes and patient-generated health data methods and implementation, and patient-centered health care delivery interventions.
My current clinical practice focuses on bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy and malignant hematology. I am currently a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Division of Hematology in the Department of Medicine. I am a member of the UNC Cancer Outcomes Research Program.
Major current efforts include the development of a multi-institutional real-world data network in hematology as the senior medical advisor to the American Society of Hematology Research Collaborative (ASH RC), the development of a multicenter patient navigation program as medical director for patient navigation at the UNC Cancer Center, and the development of a research program studying interventions related to supportive care delivery and optimization of quality of life in patients with cancer and hematologic conditions.
I have developed the HealthScore program, a health coaching program to support patients with cancer and their caregivers. I am also active in the global digital medicine community and conduct projects related to the development of digital biomarkers related to physical and emotional health using patient-generated health data from sensors and PROs. I have received competitive funding from the NCI, foundations, and industry to support my research efforts.
Awards and Honors
- Clinical Research Training Institute participant, American Society of Hematology, 2010
- Cambridge/Somerville Pediatric Resident Teaching Award, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, 2006
- Thomas Jefferson Award, Duke University School Of Medicine, 2003
- AMA Foundation Leadership Award, 2002
- Eugene A. Stead Student Research Scholarship, Duke Medical School, 2001
- Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service, United States Department of Health and Human Services, 1998
News and Stories
UNC researchers presenting research advances at American Society of Hematology annual meeting
Nearly two dozen UNC faculty members and trainees will present research and participate in scientific symposia and educational sessions at the ASH Annual Meeting.
Helping patients navigate cancer through treatment and beyond
Bill Wood, MD, MPH, is using real-world data to help make cancer patients’ health care journeys smoother and less stressful.
