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Synthetic lymph node brings new fight to cancer care
March 16, 2026
A dime-sized technology from Carolina-affiliated startup Persistence Therapeutics could transform CAR-T therapy, turning todayโs costly and weeks-long cancer treatment into a simpler, more affordable procedure that targets many cancer types and can be done at almost any hospital.
Rethinking the future of fibrosis
March 9, 2026
The Collegeโs Ronit Freeman and SOMโs James Hagood are challenging one of medicineโs most deeply rooted assumptions: that fibrosis is permanent and irreversible.
Low-wage workers face instability across age groups
March 2, 2026
School of Social Work professor Mat Despard recently examined low-wage worker trends across the country, finding that just 28% of their jobs can be considered stable and secure.
A new metric for monitoring lung health
February 26, 2026
SOM researchers have developed a tool to identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or asthma before symptoms start.
Microscopic animals use mitochondrial signal to survive extreme stress
February 9, 2026
Chemistry researchers in the College study how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive osmotic stress โ sudden changes in cellular moisture โ to improve cell preservation, engineer more resilient crops, and even design safer cancer treatments.
Advancing genetic treatment for pediatric epilepsy
February 6, 2026
Erin Heinzen, a professor in the School of Pharmacy, studies the genetic causes of epilepsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders to develop new therapies for children with severe, drug-resistant seizures.
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Research is at the heart of Carolinaโs AI work
March 16, 2026
Leadership transition at the UNC Winston Center
January 21, 2026
UNC Dataverse recognized as a trustworthy data repository
January 20, 2026
Researcher Spotlight
Matthew Andrews, History
February 23, 2026
Andrews discusses his class, โThe Olympic Games โ A Global History,โ and how understanding the history and global context of the Games can inform how we view them today.
UNC Research in the News
Wegmans is using cameras with facial recognition in stores. Are any in NC?
Rebecca L. Fisher-Gabbard in the UNC School of Government discusses the limited state law concerning facial recognition technology and how municipalities may determine its necessity.
UNC professor who studied online learning offers advice for how to make the most of it
Sophie McCoy in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences talks about ways teachers and students can maximize remote learning through chats and small groups.
Will homes be more affordable in 2026?
Eric Maribojoc in the UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business gives insight into the โaffordability rule of thumbโ for home payments.