Dr. Weber Keeps it Simple
Dr. David J. Weber’s epidemic expertise informed University safety throughout the pandemic
STEPPS to Address Physician Stress
New recommendations seek to ameliorate stress among health care workers
The Community Scientist
In his 40 years at UNC-Chapel Hill, the late Ken Jacobson impacted his field and peers
Healing Heart Muscle
Reprogramming heart muscle cells for healthier outcomes
Honoring Outstanding Junior Faculty
This year’s Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes award faculty members with innovative research
Killing Cancerous Brain Cells
A common molecule with uncommon properties may unlock new brain cancer treatments
Starling gift establishes UNC Suicide Prevention Institute
The new institute aims to better understand causes and prevention of suicide, as well as engage and educate communities.
Psychedelic Psychiatry
One tiny serotonin receptor could explain dramatic differences in psychedelic treatment outcomes
Hope for Hemophilia
UNC’s legacy of hemophilia treatment continues with new gene therapy
Maestro of Microscopy
New microscopy technology allows scientists to pull more data from samples than ever before
Prioritizing Care in a Pandemic
Massey Distinguished Service Award recognizes Loftis’ contributions to Carolina Testing Together Program
Effects of Amygdala Overgrowth
Scientists identify overgrowth of key brain structure in babies who later develop autism
Bringing Autism Fathers Together
The UNC Autism Research Center is hosting the Autism Fathers Conference to help fathers find information, resources and community.
Discoveries of SPTBN1 Variant
New developments in neuroscience research that potentially impact the formation of new neurological disorders
Get Real & Heel
Expanding an exercise program for cancer survivors
Single-Cell Solutions
Helping to create better medicines
Supporting Innovative Cancer Treatments
Donor gives $25 million to establish UNC Lineberger Center for Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Creating a Pathway
With help from the Carolina Covenant’s Rural Medicine Pathway Program, Kainat Aslam is now a first-year medical student fulfilling her dreams to become a doctor.
Treating and Preventing Childhood Diseases
Carolina researchers, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative team up for healthier kids
Part of a Potential Solution
Physician Assistant Studies students mobilize COVID-19 vaccine efforts
In It for the Long Haul
Faculty at Carolina working to address cases of “long COVID”
READDI, not Reactive
Thanks to the power of convergent science at Carolina, we'll be better prepared for the next pandemic.
Unlocking Genetics
‘I’ve got to find answers.’
‘Heroes Health’ mental wellness app launched by School of Medicine and UNC Health
Helping frontline workers better understand the state of their own mental health
Expanding Treatment
MAHEC expands treatment capacity for opioid use disorder