UNC Research Stories

Tech-Infused Performances

June 25, 2025

Pianist Clara Yang creates musical experiences that explore humanity’s relationship with artificial intelligence.

Coding Compassionate AI

June 24, 2025

Snigdha Chaturvedi is developing AI systems with empathy and social awareness to understand the nuances of human language.

Rethinking AI Responsibility

June 23, 2025

Francesca Tripodi is putting people at the heart of AI — challenging bias, teaching ethics, and shaping a more responsible future for technology.

Predictive Prescriptions

June 19, 2025

Alex Tropsha is part of a multi-million dollar, federally funded project using machine learning to identify new uses for existing drugs.

AI Insights

June 17, 2025

Carolina researchers leverage artificial intelligence across various fields to enhance their studies, build on existing knowledge, and drive discoveries for a brighter future.

RUNC: Tianlong Chen

June 11, 2025

Tianlong Chen creates AI tools to improve biological science and health care.

Rooted: George “Rick” Stouffer

June 4, 2025

George “Rick” Stouffer is the Ernest and Hazel Craige Distinguished Professor of Medicine, chief of cardiology, and co-director of the McAllister Heart Institute. He has been contributing to research at Carolina for 25 years.

Science in Every Step

May 28, 2025

Jason Franz is helping older adults stay on their feet as they age by creating solutions to prevent falls and maintain independence.

Rewriting the Prescription

May 27, 2025

Joshua Niznik is blending data and empathy to shift the culture of prescribing medications in older adults — starting with when to stop.

Trial and Discovery

May 20, 2025