Around Campus
Microscopic animals use mitochondrial signal to survive extreme stressĀ
February 9, 2026
Chemistry researchers in the College study how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive osmotic stress ā sudden changes in cellular moisture ā to improve cell preservation, engineer more resilient crops, and even design safer cancer treatments.
Advancing genetic treatment for pediatric epilepsy
February 6, 2026
Erin Heinzen, a professor in the School of Pharmacy, studies the genetic causes of epilepsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders to develop new therapies for children with severe, drug-resistant seizures.
Study revisits groundbreaking project on early childcare and education
February 6, 2026
A new mixed methods study by the FPG Child Development Institute will assess the Abecedarian Project to highlight which elements of the program were most impactful.
Innovating the future of esophageal research
February 5, 2026
SOMās Evan Dellon and NC Stateās Anthony Blikslager are developing animal models of esophageal diseases to give scientists a new and efficient way to investigate these conditions.
New combination therapy could revolutionize treatments for brain cancer
February 5, 2026
A team led by SOMās Aziz Sancar discovered that combining a common chemotherapy drug with a chemical called EdU provided unprecedented survival and cancer remission in various preclinical glioblastoma models.
UNC Dataverse recognized as a trustworthy data repositoryĀ
February 4, 2026
UNC Dataverse, an institutional data repository for UNC researchers, has been recognized by the CoreTrustSeal, highlighting commitment to proper stewardship and upholding the highest standards.
Landmark findings strengthen HIV treatment
February 4, 2026
Vivian Go and Bill Miller, researchers with the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, show that tailoring implementation strategies to local clinic needs in Vietnam significantly improved delivery of a proven HIV intervention for people who inject drugs.
Social Work doctoral candidate receives research award
February 3, 2026
Joan Wanyama was named a 2025-26 recipient of the Carol and Desmond Runyan Student Research Endowed Fund Award for outstanding student research that advances public health.
$16 million PCORI study could reduce adolescent suicideāÆrisk
February 3, 2026
Dorothy Espelage and Marisa Marraccini, both professors in the School of Education, have joined a multi-state project to lead North Carolina efforts comparing school-based prevention programs.
Taylor to receive 2026 Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition
February 2, 2026
The Collegeās Michael E. Taylor has been awarded the 2026 Leroy P. Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition for his fundamental treatise āPartial Differential Equations, Volumes I-III,ā which have had an immeasurable impact on the field.