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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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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.

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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.

New study examines alcohol’s impact on prenatal development

Three Nutrition Research Institute labs analyzed placental tissue and uncovered key metabolic shifts that could help explain why alcohol exposure during pregnancy affects fetal brain growth.

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