Research News

MEASURE Evaluation is not only UNC’s largest project in global health, but the largest single award the University has ever received, at $231.9 million. read more

The University has received a funding boost for its research in the Galápagos Islands and work elsewhere in the world, including in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. read more

For the first time, the University’s annual research expenditures have surpassed $1 billion. Carolina ranks 11th nationally among all research institutions in overall research and development expenditures. read more

A new $9 million study, led by RTI International, aims to provide strategies for reducing opioid use among patients who are not benefitting from it while ensuring access to those who are. read more

The question of where glass eels come from and how they navigate has mystified scientists since the days of Aristotle, who surmised that they sprang unbidden from the mud. Now a team led by a UNC researcher has shown that they read the Earth’s… read more

UNC researchers Scott Commins and Maya Jerath are studying this strange meat allergy – and it turns out the culprit is our summertime arch-nemesis, the tick. read more

A new five-year, $61 million study led by UNC researchers will work to identify better treatments for asthma attacks. read more

The Lasker Award winner’s discoveries about “the brain of the cell” could lead to breakthroughs against such life-threatening diseases as cancer and diabetes as well those brought on by aging. read more

DeSimone won the 22nd Heinz Award for his achievements in developing and commercializing advanced technologies in green chemistry, nanoparticle fabrication, precision medicine and 3-D printing. read more