In 2014, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences published a report entitled, “Restoring the Foundation: The Vital Role of Research in Preserving the American Dream.” The conclusion of the … Read more
I am a member of the National Academies Forum on Regenerative Medicine, which was established in 2016. The forum convenes people from academia, industry, government, patient and provider organizations, regulators, … Read more
The UNC Carolina Population Center (CPC) recently received notice of a $38.2 million award to continue to lead the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), now entering … Read more
We have truly experienced a year like no other. The loss of normality has left us missing human contact with friends and family. The loss of life due to the … Read more
Thinking back to how I rang in 2020, I was occupied with the goals and duties of UNCʼs Office of the Vice Chancellor (OVCR) as well as the work in … Read more
A genome is the complete DNA sequence of an organism that includes all of its genes and the DNA between genes. Genomics is the characterization, quantification, and interaction of how … Read more
Since 2018, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) has sponsored the Creativity Hubs initiative with the goal of changing how research and discovery happen at Carolina. The … Read more
During University Research Week, I will participate in a panel discussion titled “Editing Along Ethical Boundaries,” which will take place on October 21 at 11 a.m. We will discuss the documentary “Human Nature,” which explores the scientific breakthrough called CRISPR. CRISPR allows for easy modification of DNA, creating new … Read more
Convergent research — a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach that brings teams of researchers with divergent expertise together to generate new ideas and pursue groundbreaking studies — is the way to address … Read more
Back in March, the University moved to allowing only critical research activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, any lab-based research activity that did not meet the definition of … Read more