UNC Research Stories, Issue 2
From labs and classrooms to athletic fields, Tar Heels are sparking discoveries that uplift our communities, support our neighbors, and serve citizens across the state and beyond. That’s why UNC Research is North Carolina. Learn more about how our research is impacting the state in the second annual print edition of UNC Research Stories. Grab a copy today on campus or check it out digitally:
Stories in this Edition
Marine Crossroads
Alexis Longmire is exploring how manmade coastal barriers affect predator movement, seagrass, and the future of waterfront communities.
Flooded Futures
Flood researchers Antonia Sebastian and Miyuki Hino are reshaping how the Southeast prepares for storms.
Rewiring Recovery
Samuel McLean is transforming trauma care for the military community and civilian survivors, proving that early interventions can prevent lifelong suffering.
Rooted: Mark Little
Mark Little has spent the last 14 years helping economically distressed communities across North Carolina grow.
Trial and Discovery
Carolina researchers are pushing the boundaries of medicine through clinical trials — driving innovation, uncovering new therapies, and shaping a future where science transforms lives.
Learning by Design
Kyle McQuillan wields the power of design to transform how students learn, educators teach, and innovators bring ideas to life.
RUNC: Patricia Miguez
Patricia Miguez uncovers new methods to stop tooth and bone loss in the mouth.
Shaping Future Leaders
Undergraduate researchers from Carolina’s 2025 graduating class share how research defined their college experience and prepared them for the real world.
AI for Better Births
Jeffrey Stringer has merged an AI app with a portable ultrasound device to improve maternal and child health.
Fired Up for RNA
Chad Pecot is revolutionizing RNA therapies for cancer through his company EnFuego Therapeutics and the new UNC RNA Discovery Center.
Symbiotic Strides
Helen Huang and her lab are building better prosthetics by enhancing them with robotics and AI.
Small Materials, Big Innovations
In collaboration with scientists and clinicians, Wubin Bai uses his expertise in materials science to develop next-generation medical devices.