UNC Research Stories
Food for Thought
January 20, 2026
Inspired by her patients, Janice Hwang studies how the brain and body communicate to reshape how we treat metabolic conditions like diabetes.
RUNC: Amol Yadav
January 14, 2026
The biomedical engineer develops technology to treat brain diseases through the spinal cord.
Rooted: Paige Ouimet
January 7, 2026
The business school professor studies how finance decisions shape employee outcomes and respond to labor force shifts.
Rewriting Service Stories
November 18, 2025
Led by John Brooker, the Military and Veterans Law Clinic helps former service members overturn unjust discharges caused by misunderstood trauma.
Serving Those Who Served
November 13, 2025
Aimee McHale and Vaughn Upshaw are transforming how communities support veterans, using public health tools to improve well-being.
RUNC: Angélica Carranza
November 12, 2025
The postdoctoral researcher examines how technology affects teen brains.
Reading Through Recovery
November 11, 2025
Hilary Lithgow is bringing veterans together in book groups to facilitate healing and connection.
Bridging Workplace Divides
November 7, 2025
Drawing on his experience as a U.S. Army Ranger, Terence McElroy explores how cultural and political differences can foster unity and leadership.
Rooted: David Ansong
November 5, 2025
The social work professor promotes the economic stability and well-being of families and children.
From Student to Scientist
October 17, 2025
Shelby Baez gives students opportunities to turn research into real-world impact for athletes recovering from injury.