Small materials yield big innovations
Wubin Bai's lab develops next-generation medical devices like wearable wireless patches for health monitoring and drug delivery.
Research and Innovation
Topple a paradigm. Uncover the Unknown. Tar Heels ask questions, develop answers, create solutions and discover cures.
Roadmap will propel Carolina’s research enterprise
The new strategic plan will ensure that Carolina’s research makes even greater impacts, says Penny Gordon-Larsen.
Computer models evaluate risks before floods
Gillings researchers can estimate mortgage defaults and property abandonment down to the neighborhood.
‘Swimterns’ spent summer in rivers and labs
The Molchanov scholars program funded environmentally focused internships for Eloise MacLean and Tayton Alvis.
Doctoral research addresses natural hazards Down East
City and regional planning scholar James P. Collins talked to residents about chronic coastal flooding.
Rosa Li gives surgeon general food for thought
The psychology scholar critiques Vivek Murthy’s idea of a warning label for teen social media use.
Junior studies impact of food insecurity on the brain
Using MRI scans and questionnaires, Ria Patel analyzes brain development from childhood to adolescence.
Coastal Studies Institute teaches environmental stewardship
Outer Banks Field Site director Lindsay Dubbs conducts research to better understand and protect marine ecosystems.