Around Campus
Treating health data like a public utility
May 29, 2026
In early March 2026, a new paper, āGoverning real-world health data as a public utility,ā was published ināÆScience. In this Q&A, co-author and RENCI Deputy Director Becky Boyles discusses the highlights of the paper, why it matters, and what it means for research and the public.
Collaborating with local schools to strengthen kindergarten readiness
May 29, 2026
School of Educationās Annemarie Hindman is partnering with Person County Schools on a Transition to Kindergarten Toolkit, which includes lessons for parents and caregivers to help children build skills to enter the classroom.
Using gun locks at rural pharmacies to help prevent suicide
May 27, 2026
School of Pharmacyās Delesha Carpenter and researchers at the Veterans Administration are examining how community pharmacies can help reduce suicide risk through strategies that limit access to medications or items that could be used in suicide.
Taking AI to the movies
May 27, 2026
Computer science PhD student Luchao Qi designs tools that can help filmmakers produce realistic special effects.
New findings on how oysters aid ecosystems
May 25, 2026
A recent study from Anne Smiley at the Institute for the Environment has important implications for oyster reef design to improve water quality and develop a more comprehensive understanding of the environmental and economic benefits of oyster reefs.
$3.3 million grant to study virtual nursing and nurse burnout
May 25, 2026
Nursingās Saif Khairat will examine the relationship between virtual nursing and bedside nursesā job demands, explore the organizational resources required to support virtual nursing, and propose solutions to mitigate burnout.
Gordon DeFriese receives Jonathan B. Howes Lifetime Achievement Award
May 22, 2026
Gordon DeFriese, former director of the Sheps Center for Health Services Research, is the 2026 recipient of the Jonathan B. Howes Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Retired Faculty and Professionals Association.
How sugary drinks affect the liver
May 20, 2026
Saroja Voruganti and her lab at the Nutrition Research Institute are taking a closer look at how sugar-sweetened beverages affect the body and are reinforcing a familiar message: reducing added sugar matters, and for some people, it may matter even more.
The CollegeāsāÆRonit Freeman inducted into the 2026 class of the AIMBE College of FellowsāÆ
May 18, 2026
Ronit Freeman, associate professor in the department of applied physical sciences, has been inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).
Preventing liver damage from gene therapy treatments
May 15, 2026
School of Pharmacyās Paul Watkins and Zhenwei Song were awarded a collaborative R01 grant, one of the most competitive and prestigious funding awards given out by NIH, to better understand liver toxicity and make certain treatments safer and more effective.