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11th in the US for federal research among universities.
$1.36
billion
in research activity annually.
12th largest US research university in research volume & annual expenditures.
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Carolina Research News

Innovate Carolina gets an update from UNC-Chapel Hill startup co-founder

CEO and co-founder Kevin Causey discusses the latest on Predictive, a company using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to understand how pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and personal care products affect people.

Uncovering Bourbon virus infections in North Carolina

New research has uncovered evidence of a tick-borne infection called Bourbon virus in North Carolina. Carried by the lone star tick, Bourbon virus was previously thought to be rare but may prove to be more common with improved diagnostics and surveillance.

Creativity Hubs Award funds new implantable device that could revolutionize chronic disease management

The project led by Ronit Freeman includes experts from 15 labs across Carolina, Duke, and NC State in an effort to combat poor medication adherence with a small implantable device that acts as a “living pharmacy” inside a person’s body.

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