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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 āRickā 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 ā starting with when to stop.
Around Campus
Understanding how disclosure laws really impact drug prices
June 10, 2025
Research by Kenan-Flaglerās Ginger Scanlon shows how disclosure laws for pharmacy benefit managers affect drug prices and may not be a fix-all for rising drug costs.
E-cigarette warnings lower vaping interest and raise quit intentions
June 10, 2025
A study between the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hussman School of Journalism and Media found that electronic-cigarette warnings are effective in discouraging vaping, with warnings specific to health harms
Research explores approaches to promoting physical activity in cancer survivors
June 10, 2025
The Nutrition Research Instituteās Deborah Tate collaborated with other Carolina researchers to find ways to encourage more cancer survivors to be physically active after treatment, which can improve quality of
School of Medicine researchers help family affected by rare mosquito disease
June 10, 2025
Five-year-old Granger Horney contracted the La Crosse Virus, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease, in July 2024. With blood samples from Granger, researchers at Carolina are working to create better diagnostics
OVCR Updates
Buchholz wins NRP lifetime achievement award, others win for excellence in their fields
June 12, 2025
Critical update to NIH Public Access Policy
June 10, 2025
OVCR Office Hours: May 19, 2025
May 23, 2025
Researcher Spotlight
RUNC: Tianlong Chen
June 11, 2025
Tianlong Chen creates AI tools to improve biological science and health care.