Rowan
UNC Research Overall Stats
- 11th in Federal Research Expenditures Nationally
- 12th in Overall Research Expenditures Nationally
- $1.21B in Total Research Awards FY24
11th
in Federal Research Expenditures Nationally
12th
in Overall Research Expenditures Nationally
$1.21B
in Total Research Awards FY24
UNC Researchʼs Impact on Rowan County
- 72 Undergraduate Students Will Participate in Research Activity (FY24)
- 12 Research Projects (FY24)
- 22 Residents Employed by UNC Research (FY24)
FY24
72
Undergraduate Students Will Participate in Research Activity
FY24
12
Research Projects
FY24
22
Residents Employed by UNC Research
Projects Benefitting Rowan County
- The North Carolina Men’s Health Report Card draws from numerous sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the health landscape for men across the state.
- With funding from the National College Advising Corps, UNC-Chapel Hill's Carolina College Advising Corps aims to help low-income, first generation, and under-represented North Carolinian students attend college.
- Led by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and funded by the Duke Endowment, researchers are working to improve maternity care practices and breastfeeding rates in hospitals located in underserved communities.
News
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Drug-checking project cuts overdoses
Supported by the N.C. Collaboratory, epidemiologist Nabarun Dasgupta and his team analyze street drugs and alert communities about dangers
https://www.unc.edu/discover/drug-checking-project-cuts-overdoses/
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Outreach manager protects NC families
Center for Public Engagement with Science works with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Environmental Health Unit to develop trainings and educational resources. The group helps NCDHHS share these resources and also makes sure public health professionals and/or nonprofits with a health mission have access to them.
https://www.unc.edu/posts/2024/02/19/outreach-manager-protects-nc-families/
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Addressing Pandemic Problems
While COVID-19 has shaken the world, it has also pushed society to be more innovative and creative — two attributes that have been essential to the success of researchers at UNC. Carolina students, faculty, and staff are engaged in an abundance of projects, making UNC the most cited university in the nation for coronavirus research.
https://endeavors.unc.edu/addressing-pandemic-problems/
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New study by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill finds chemical composition of U.S. air pollution changed over time
A new study published in Atmospheric Environment by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed space and time trends for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the continental United States to track the progress of regulatory actions by federal, state and local authorities aimed at curbing air pollution.
https://ie.unc.edu/news/new-study-by-researchers-at-unc-chapel-hill-finds-chemical-composition-of-u-s-air-pollution-changed-over-time/#:~:text=Although%20across%20the%20U.S.%20sulfate,carbon%20to%20total%20PM2.5.
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Breast cancer risks and new treatment options
Research from the Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis (Cabarrus County) seeks to understand the mechanisms of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) to develop new treatments, revealing that aging and obesity increase TNBC risk through inflammatory and immune responses, and identifying food compounds like polyphenols and omega-3 PUFAs as potential chemosensitizers to reduce treatment side effects.
https://uncnri.org/2023/07/26/breast-cancer-risks-and-new-treatment-options/
Centers & Institutes Located in Rowan County
Nutrition Research Institute
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) leads the field of precision nutrition research through their work in fundamental, translational, clinical and community nutrition science, leading to better health knowledge and awareness. The development of “individualized nutrition” helps us understand why people’s metabolism and nutrition requirements differ from one another.Collaboration
- The NRI is located on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, a facility that is home to research groups from: Appalachian State University, Duke University, NC A&T State University, NC Central University, NC State University, UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Charlotte, and the David H. Murdock Research Institute.
- The NRI hosts educational events for Kannapolis community members to learn about ongoing research.
- Locals are invited to volunteer for participation in research studies, contributing to the advancement of science while gaining insights into the field of precision medicine.
Community Impact
- $10.8 million in total research grants in FY24
- 96 jobs directly funded
- 166 total people employed
- $2.64 in local economic growth generated from every $1 of funding from the National Institutes of Health
Student Involvement
- The Virtual Internship Program is a highlight of NRI’s outreach efforts and showcases the work of 25 high school students from across the country each year.
- Research at NRI is supported by seven PhD students.
- In FY24, 22 students participated in internships.