UNCRS Category: Health

Rewiring Recovery

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Samuel McLean is transforming trauma care for the military community and civilian survivors, proving that early interventions can prevent lifelong suffering.

RUNC: Annika Cleven

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Annika Cleven uses biostatistics to inform personalized treatments for back pain.

Predictive Prescriptions

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Alex Tropsha is part of a multi-million dollar, federally funded project using machine learning to identify new uses for existing drugs.

AI Insights

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Carolina researchers leverage artificial intelligence across various fields to enhance their studies, build on existing knowledge, and drive discoveries for a brighter future.

Rewriting the Prescription

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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

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Carolina researchers are pushing the boundaries of medicine through clinical trials — driving innovation, uncovering new therapies, and shaping a future where science transforms lives.

Shaping Future Leaders

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Undergraduate researchers from Carolina’s 2025 graduating class share how research defined their college experience and prepared them for the real world.

A Ring of Hope

Rahima Benhabbour

Rahima Benhabbour is engineering health care solutions for women impacted by HIV.