Penny Gordon-Larsen

In this Q&A featured on unc.edu, Vice Chancellor for Research Penny Gordon-Larsen talks about how the University is harnessing artificial intelligence for the public good.

As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of change we’ve experienced in research — and the opportunities ahead. In 2025, we were reminded … Read more

By sharpening our message, modernizing how we communicate, and grounding every story in measurable impact, we are ensuring that the power of UNC Research is seen, understood, and appreciated.

By strategically growing five areas of research excellence, we are ensuring that Carolina’s work yields tangible, life-changing results.

Transforming our approach to COI will reduce administrative burden and create a clearer path to collaboration and commercialization.

The federal government’s continued investment in research has ensured our global leadership, health, national security, and economic prosperity. The FAIR model moves us closer to a future where American science continues to lead the world.

By leveraging its strengths in AI, data science, and statistical methodologies, UNC-Chapel Hill is at the forefront of a new era, perfectly complementing the NIH’s renewed emphasis on these fields to enhance human health.

Inadequate federal reimbursement for research costs would slow lifesaving progress, reduce job creation, and ultimately harm human health and our nation’s economic future.

Our university’s collaborative spirit is embodied by a network of interdisciplinary units that fuel discovery, attract top talent, empower students, and generate real-world impact.