Administrative Updates
Yocum appointed associate director of Research Science and Security Program
May 15, 2023
Dustin Yocum has been appointed as the associate director for the Research Science and Security Program, a role he began May 1st. Prior to joining the program he was an associate director in the Office of Human Research Ethics. In his new role, Yocum will work with leadership to continue to build the program; assess ... Read more
Leeman appointed associate dean for research at the School of Nursing
May 11, 2023
Jennifer Leeman is an associate professor in the School of Nursing and the co-principal investigator for the Center of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention’s Med-South Lifestyle Program and the Comprehensive Cancer Control Collaborative of North Carolina.
Save the date: University Research Week – October 23-27, 2023
May 11, 2023
This year’s University Research Week (URW) events will highlight exceptional achievements of Carolina researchers and the benefits and impact that research has across our many disciplines addressing changing climates.
Inside UNC Research: Creating a Customer Service HR Model
April 17, 2023
Christine Ackley is the director of human resources within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. UNC Research spoke to Ackley about her new role and what’s to come for the office.
Ashok Krishnamurthy named director of RENCI
April 12, 2023
Ashok Krishnamurthy has served as RENCI’s interim director since last July and has been engaged in the leadership team that has guided RENCI over the past ten years.
A funnel to faster clinical trialsÂ
March 15, 2023
The creation and implementation of ONE UNC Clinical Research will enhance the efficiency of Carolina’s clinical trial process resulting in more research, increased patient engagement, and greater strategic partnerships.
Share your thoughts on barriers and opportunities for including Spanish-speaking participants in research
January 11, 2023
Enhanced representation of Spanish-speaking populations in research studies is one of several systemic changes needed to support health equity for Latino/a/x communities in North Carolina and across the United States.
Wilson-Grant appointed director of postdoc career and professional development
December 14, 2022
Dara Wilson-Grant, formerly the associate director in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), is now the director of postdoc career and professional development within the office.
Two new office leads hired to support crucial OVCR operations
December 13, 2022
A Message from Penny Gordon-Larsen, Interim Vice Chancellor for Research I am pleased to announce the appointment of two new office directors to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). Christine Ackley will serve as the director of human resources (HR) effective January 2, 2023, and Alan Marsh began his tenure as associate ... Read more
Paid Graduate Student Fellowship Opportunity for Summer 2023
December 5, 2022
Applications will be accepted until midnight U.S. Eastern Time January 31, 2023, for summer fellowships at Sandia National Laboratories involving unclassified work in a variety of research and development fields. The fellowships are sponsored by Universities Research Association (URA) and administered through Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). See application submission and fellowship ... Read more