UNC Research Stories
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.
RUNC: Tianlong Chen
June 11, 2025
Tianlong Chen creates AI tools to improve biological science and health care.
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
UNC-Chapel Hill draws people from across the state and nation to participate in its nearly 1,200 clinical trials. These studies are vital for medical innovation, helping us understand which treatments are most effective and safe. For some participants, clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments, offering new hope for those struggling with conditions that fail ... Read more
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.
Cap to Career
April 23, 2025
Willow Taylor Chiang Yang explores how socioeconomic status predicts career values and decisions among graduating seniors.