Improving child and adolescent mental health
CHAAMP is one of the first research programs focused exclusively on addressing the gap in child and adolescent mental health services.
Doing What She Loves
“I feel humbled and grateful to hold the Linda Coley Sewell Distinguished Professorship."
New Pediatric Center Named to Honor UNC Doctor
A new research and treatment program focused on MPS was named in honor of Dr. Joseph Muenzer, Bryson Distinguished Professor in Pediatrics.
Catching for Cancer
Recognizing Reelin’ for Research’s contributions to the fight against childhood cancer
A Lobby of Legacy
“The Longiotti Family Lobby” at UNC Family Medicine Center honors Nazzareno Longiotti
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.
Going Where They Are Needed Most
The Kenan Primary Care Medical Scholars program is increasing patient care resources while creating a new generation of health care providers with ties to underserved communities.
Bringing Music to Pediatric Therapies
Two families team up to fund music therapy for young patients
Care Beyond the Hospital
The UNC Health FoodWell program addresses food insecurity for discharged patients
Kathy’s Korner
Legacy gift will bring books to hospitalized children for years to come
The power of partnership
A collaboration among UNC-Chapel Hill clinicians and researchers is leading the way in how we think about tracking viral variants.
Carolina Scientists Earn Prestigious Keck Award
UNC-Chapel Hill scientists were awarded $1 million from the W.M. Keck Foundation to answer the age-old question: How did life on Earth begin?
‘Heroes Health’ Mental Wellness App Launched By UNC School Of Medicine And UNC Health
“First responders and health care workers are facing a lot of challenges right now.”
UNC Health Mobile Health Clinic
See how the UNC Mobile Health Clinic is increasing access to COVID-19 testing in underserved areas — and at no cost to patients.
Testing a Vaccine
The medical director of the HIV Cure Center is leading a clinical research team to conduct a large phase 3 trial for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Uncovering a Hidden Allergy
Researching anomalies to improve the lives of many
UNC Health Mobile Clinic Goes Beyond COVID-19 Testing
Breaking down barriers to health care access
Working Together Successfully
Carolina's expertise in HIV research provides hope for tackling COVID-19.
Creating Better Days During the Pandemic
Useful findings on resilience and happiness
Mobilizing to Help
Drawing from expertise to mobilize in response to COVID-19
A scientific game changer
Editing along ethical boundaries
Protecting Pediatric Patients
Creating pediatric masks for UNC Health
Addressing the COVID-19 infection rate of household members
A study led by Jessica Lin, an infectious disease researcher at UNC, is addressing the COVID-19 infection rate of household members.
Lending a Helping Hand
Physician assistant studies student using 3D printing to enhance PPE during COVID-19
From the Frontlines
Wesley Burks, M.D., dean of UNC School of Medicine, vice chancellor for medical affairs and CEO of UNC Health, shares how students, faculty and researchers are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Research Heroes
Working together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
Providing for Local Communities
Food Lion donates to UNC Health for COVID-19 research.
UNC Health rounds up PPE
Equipment and expertise come from across campus to help UNC Health fight COVID-19
Molecule Maker
Rethinking plastics, with a focus on sustainability
Virtual Oral Health Care Hotline
Eliminating the burdens of dental emergencies on ERs
COVID-19 testing at UNC Medical Center
On Monday, March 16, Dr. Melissa Miller and her team began testing patients for COVID-19 at UNC Medical Center.
‘A rather remarkable feat’
UNC researchers and industry scientists are working side by side in the same lab on Carolina’s campus to find a cure for HIV.
Taking a Non-Traditional Path
A community college student's transfer to radiologic science
Inspired by Service
“I went, and it really just changed my world.”
A Duty to Make a Difference
Carolina focuses on serving those who served in several ways that include offering veterans educational opportunities and scholarships to attend Carolina.
Combating Concussions
There are a thousand ways service members can receive mild traumatic brain injuries during training and active duty. Ten years ago, basic concussion testing protocols didn’t account for the intense activities required of this population. UNC researcher Karen McCulloch has worked to change that
Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative: Every Dollar Matters
“This program literally saved [my daughter’s] life.”
Going Where The Need Is Greatest
“I know that I want to do family medicine, and I know that I want to do rural. Everything I need is up here.”
Making Childbirth Safer for Mothers Worldwide
“In many parts of the world, the days surrounding childbirth are the riskiest period a mother and her newborn will ever face.”
To Inspire the Next Generation
Dr. Melina Kibbe is sharing a message of perseverance with other young women.
Clarity in Collaboration
Tar Heel researcher Michelle Itano looks to biomedical imaging to provide clarity.
Where She Needed To Be
"It was the right thing to do, and I felt that calling to help people around the world.”
More Than Just Pushing A button
“I feel really proud, and I like to put pride into the work I put out.”
Passion. Impact.
“If you can help one person, it’s worth it.”
Make Things Tick
“You research because you’re curious about what makes things tick.”
Meet the Dean: Dr. A. Wesley Burks
“Whether through teaching, research or patient care, this is an amazing place to work. I am extremely humbled and honored to be named as the new leader for UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine.”
A Positive Influence
"I think it can just help sometimes for them to see how successful their kid can be can be if they get the right intervention, the right therapies if they’re really advocating for their child."
A Skill Set For North Carolina
"I truly enjoy helping medicine and helping people, so I feel like I can now take those skill sets and employ that here in North Carolina and to an underserved population"
Primary Care for All
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and the UNC School of Medicine’s new Primary Care Rural Advancement Program will increase patient-centered primary care in Rockingham County
Serving the State
Addressing health care worker shortages and improving education
Finding a cure to the “Great Whites” of Cancer
“I wanted to go after the really bad beast...”
Educating the Next Generation of Doctors
Carolina is a leader in medical education, and with a new building this standard will continue to flourish.
Five Decades in the Air
A group of pilots helps UNC medical experts meet with patients anywhere in the state.
Building community health with PAWS
Carolina puts the adage "a dog is a man's best friend" into practice.
Taking the long road
"I loved the idea of discovering something that no one had ever seen before."
The Heart Of A Researcher
Growing up on a farm, Wanda O’Neal never dreamed she’d be a scientist.
A commitment to the health of North Carolina
There is nothing more important for the citizens of North Carolina...
Pride in Serving
"I took a lot of pride in being a medic in the Army..."
Living By His Lifelong Motto
“In order to truly succeed, it’s never about you, but what you can do for others.”
A new home for recovery
"Horizons knew what I was capable of before I could even imagine it."
Knowing No Borders
“If I can give the world another 10 or 20 years worth of Veatrice Harris, that makes me feel pretty good.”
HIV: Moving the Field Ahead
"Some felt it was irresponsible to use the word 'cure'..."
A Catalyst for Recovery
"I have empathy for the loneliness that must be an everyday experience..."
A Champion For Nut Allergy Research
"Awareness is great, but that’s a band-aid..."
From the Ground Up
"The only way to make these programs work is to be on the ground..."
Changing the Trajectory of Autism Care
The disorder can last a lifetime.
Humanizing Research
“New discoveries are made because someone does not accept something as an incontrovertible truth.”
A Strategic Optimist
"John Henley was a strategic optimist..."
A rare gift for a rare disease
Catherine Bardsley was just a girl when she learned to pronounce all nine syllables of mucopolysaccharidoses.
Breathing…a sigh of relief for asthma sufferers
People with severe asthma have trouble breathing almost all of the time and experience frequent, debilitating attacks. It’s not only frightening; it can be deadly.
Lengthening Lifespans
“There's no textbook on how to do this.”
70-Year Story Of HIV Research at Carolina
“This partnership marries the absolute best of what we do at America’s leading public universities — world-class research and a deep, deep commitment to serving the public — with the best of the private sector.”
Getting Closer by Reaching Out
“The discoveries made in Malawi have made an impact across the whole world. We have shown that the work done here in this small country can have a disproportionate impact on our entire species.” - Myron Cohen, M.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Health and Director, Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases
Paving the Way for Better Outcomes
Immunotherapy represents the powerful future of cancer treatment, and UNC Health is helping lead the way — clearing a path to better outcomes for our patients.
Serving Those Who Served
Less than 1 percent of Americans serve in the military, selflessly putting their lives in harm’s way to protect our country and our freedom. Yet when these highly trained individuals return from serving, they often have difficulty finding employment.
In Service to the State
“Being a Kenan Rural Scholar has been a constant uplifting reminder to me of why I am in medical school. It’s kept me inspired and helped remind me why I decided to do this in the first place,” said Anna McKinsey.
Research Makes a World of Difference
Our scientific research aims to help make the world a better, healthier place. Our discoveries have saved countless lives and have the potential to save even more.
Immediate Action, Lifelong Impact
Rapid response time is one of the most critical factors in treating a stroke.
A Primary Focus on Patients
In March of 2015, UNC physicians performed the first suprasternal Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) surgery.
Engineering a better surgery
"We realized quickly that there’s a lot more to it for a good surgical simulation..."
Closer to an HIV cure
"These results are paradigm-changing..."
How to get to Sesame Street
"I saw the first episode at the same time everyone else saw it, and they did it! It was perfect."
Bronze stars, white coat
"Seeing my son [in the NICU struggling to breathe] was the moment I decided to change careers."
We can do so much better
"We can do so much better."
Professor by day. Playwright by night.
By day, Keith Burridge is a scientist. By night, a playwright.
Predicting Autism
Predicting autism had never been possible...
New Treatments For Asthma
“...the most exciting discovery that I’ve been involved with.”
A new source of support for children’s health
"This is a 'thank you' and an emblem recognizing the mission and leadership of UNC Children's..."
Pioneering the future
"I want to become a doctor and help communicate with engineers."
Taking the hit and recovering
“It sounds horrible, but you take the hit and recover later.”
Honor Through Medicine and Service
“Providing these services for Syrian refugees at Al Salam was the dream of Deah, Yusor and Razan.”
Blood, sweat and tears
One researcher altered the course of public health and the lives of people who turned to UNC to survive.
A thousand miles for Luc
Luc Hassell may never understand why his father biked 1,000 miles from Miami to Chapel Hill.
Helping a swimmer reach the Olympics
“… as if an amazing thing had happened to my own child.”
Training A Nation
“There’s an African saying: ‘When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.’”
Professor helps track athletes go for the gold
“People do not realize how science is involved in sports.”
Honoring occupational therapists
“We have people here who are limited by their conditions, so I can relate to that feeling of frustration.”
Surgeon and Leader
“After we watched that video, I looked at my friend and said ‘I am going to be a vascular surgeon.’”
Hope for the broken hearted
“The idea is beyond mending a broken heart because the concept can potentially apply to other diseases...”
Finding the next step
“One of the best things about UNC is its collaborative atmosphere. I knew [it had] great people.”