UNC Research Stories
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
Aging with Care
May 19, 2025
Sheryl Zimmerman has transformed Carolina into a national leader in nursing home and assisted living research.
RUNC: Elizabeth Kwong
May 14, 2025
Elizabeth Kwong studies physician burnout and how to improve their well-being.
Rooted: Sandra B. Greene
May 7, 2025
Sandra B. Greene is the Professor of the Practice in the Department of Health Policy and Management within the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She has been contributing to research at Carolina for 45 years.
Cap to Career
April 23, 2025
Willow Taylor Chiang Yang explores how socioeconomic status predicts career values and decisions among graduating seniors.