That’s a Cap!
Undergraduate researchers from Carolina’s 2024 graduating class share how research has shaped their college experience.
Health
Health: Conquering Physical, Mental, and Public Challenges
RUNC: Jasmine King
Jasmine King reprograms cells to treat brain cancer.
Everywhere Chemical Exposure
Stephanie Engel uses scans of children’s brains to study the developmental effects of chemicals widely used in plastic products called phthalates.
Virtual Rehabilitation
Fear of reinjury can greatly increase an athlete’s chances of getting hurt again – but VR techniques developed by Shelby Baez can get them back in the game.
The Sciences of Schizophrenia
Rose Mary Xavier uses her multidisciplinary background to improve research access and clinical care for patients with severe schizophrenia.
Curated Cancer Care
Carolina researchers are using CAR-T cells to create better and personalized cancer treatments in one of the largest cell therapy facilities on the East Coast.
RUNC: Olivia Sallis
Olivia Sallis researches how altering gait can prevent osteoarthritis after ACL reconstruction.
RUNC: Yinuo Xu
Yinuo Xu nurtures resilience in diverse youth.
RUNC: Mathew Sebastian
Mathew Sebastian strives to create cancer vaccines for all.
RUNC: Sarah Nyante
Sarah Nyante uses imaging to understand cancer risk.