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$1.55B

sponsored research from all sources annually, making it the 7th largest public US research university in research volume and annual expenditures

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UNC-Chapel Hill performs more than half of all UNC system research

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Mark Little is the executive director of NCGrowth. He has been contributing to research at Carolina for 14 years.

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Snigdha Chaturvedi is developing AI systems with empathy and social awareness to understand the nuances of human language.

Research for a Better Tomorrow

By leveraging our existing research strengths and prioritizing investments in four key areas, we will grow Carolina’s research activity to $2 billion by 2034

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Even low doses of CBD may cause harm to the liver in some people, FDA study finds

Paul Watkins, co-director of the Triangle Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation, discusses recent research on how CBD affects liver cells and how its impact compares to that of other medications.
Time

Food dyes are lurking in surprising places

Elizabeth Dunford in the Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses a recent study she led on food dyes, their potential health risks, and why further research is needed.
The Associated Press

What flood insurance does and does not cover

Don Hornstein in the School of Law and director of the Center for Climate, Energy, Environment and Economics, explains how wind damage can affect a homeowner’s ability to receive flood reimbursement from private insurers.