UNC Center for Community Capital helps low-income taxpayers save money
May 15, 2013
Saving is a critical first step on the path to financial security. But many low-income families find it challenging to choose saving for the future over meeting pressing spending needs today. Results from a study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill of one asset-building program offer insights on how to encourage low-income taxpayers to start saving and keep it up.
More...RENCI receives award for health IT innovation
May 13, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, marked the first annual Health IT Innovation Awards sponsored by the North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance (NCHICA). RENCI had a strong presence at the awards event, held at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, and walked away with the top award for health IT innovation in the research applications category.
More...Disability Rights Pioneer to Deliver Keynote at FPG’s Inclusion Institute
May 8, 2013
When FPG’s 2013 Inclusion Institute convenes on May 13, the keynote speaker will not hold an advanced degree or have a single peer-reviewed publication to his credit. But 28-year-old Micah Fialka-Feldman is a longtime veteran of many battles for inclusion, including his well-known victory over Oakland University.
More...IMS researcher featured on The Down East Journal
May 6, 2013
Janelle Fleming, a researcher at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, was featured on Public Radio East’s The Down East Journal. Janelle discusses the upcoming “If you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em” fishing tournament.
More...The Human Genomics Landscape a Decade After the Human Genome Project
April 17, 2013
Dr. Eric Green, director of the NIH National Human Genome Research Institute, will discuss the challenges of harnessing genomic data to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes and the way forward in realizing the dream of genomic data-driven healthcare.
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