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11^th	in the US for federal research among universities.
^$1.55 billion	in research activity annually.
9^th	largest US research university in research volume & annual expenditures.
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UNC Research is the University’s research enterprise. It provides opportunities and advances solutions to solve the most critical problems of today and tomorrow.

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Driving Research, Accelerating Discovery and Translation

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research provides support throughout the research lifecycle. It facilitates strategic guidance so that the UNC Research enterprise thrives.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is proud to lead Carolina’s Research Roadmap – a bold, actionable plan that will drive even greater impact and solidify our position as a global research leader.

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Cap to Career

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Learning by Design

Carolina Research News

Rooted: Sandra B. Greene

Sandra B. Greene is the Professor of the Practice in the Department of Health Policy and Management within the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She has been contributing to research at Carolina for 45 years.

SOM researchers find popular weight loss drug vastly reduces heart attacks and strokes

A large clinical trial has shown that oral Semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease.

UNC chemists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste

Aleksandr Zhukhovitskiy and his team have introduced a new way to break down rubber waste that offers an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional recycling methods that generate byproducts that are harmful for humans, animals, and the environment.

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Serving North Carolina, Changing the World

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Rooted: Sandra B. Greene

SOM researchers find popular weight loss drug vastly reduces heart attacks and strokes

UNC chemists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste

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