UNC Research Stories
Restoring Rhythm
February 24, 2026
Drawing on his expertise in engineering and medicine, Anil Gehi is redesigning how hospitals, clinics, and patients manage heart rhythm disorders.
Data-Driven Heartbeats
February 19, 2026
By blending psychology and data science, Lindsey Rosman reveals how wearable smart devices are reshaping heart care.
Fixing Tiny Hearts
February 17, 2026
Whitney Edwards studies how the heart develops to pinpoint when congenital heart disease occurs and improve treatment options for high-risk cases.
RUNC: Clara DiVincenzo
February 11, 2026
The undergraduate researcher studies how climate impacts coral reefs.
Rooted: Deb Aikat
February 4, 2026
The journalism professor probes how generative AI is rewriting the rules of a free and democratic press.
Eyes on the Brain
January 28, 2026
A Carolina alumna and her former research mentors are developing wearable smart glasses that could one day support new insights into mental health.
Meaning of the Minds
January 26, 2026
Heidi Roth has spent her life trying to understand the brain and what happens when we stop remembering.
Mapping the ADHD Brain
January 22, 2026
Nicholas Fogleman combines brain imaging research with hands-on clinical care to better understand and support children and teens with ADHD.
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.