October 10th, 2022
2022-2023 Endeavors Magazine
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A professor who specializes in psychoneuroimmunology: a mouthful that means she studies how psychological stress impacts the brain and the body. A marimba player who uses music to connect to and communicate with others. A virologist developing a new technique for treating infections that could help us quickly respond to future pandemics.
The fourth annual print edition of Endeavors showcases a variety of research projects and researchers who are leaving a lasting impact on our state and beyond. It celebrates the creative, transformational spirit of research at Carolina — and how collaborative, diverse teams are tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Stories in this Edition
Slowly, Then All at Once
Shekinah Elmore’s road to radiation oncology was long, exhausting, and unexpected.
Infusing Hope for Hemophilia
A gene therapy clinical trial for hemophilia shows promise and could be approved by the
Roots of Afro-Latin Rhythms
In each episode of the Mix(ed)tape Podcast, researchers Melissa Villodas and Andrés Hincapié speak to
Microscope Magic
Since middle school, Michelle Itano has been mesmerized by the power of microscopes. These seemingly
Brain-Body Breakthroughs
Psychoneuroimmunology. It's a mouthful, but it’s also a burgeoning field addressing how psychological stress impacts
Opening Doors Through Data
The UNC School of Data Science and Society is slated to open in Fall 2022.
Magnificent Magnification
Researchers across UNC-Chapel Hill are using advanced imaging technologies and techniques to improve our understanding
Where Words Fail Music Speaks
For most of his life, Juan Álamo has used music to connect to and communicate
On Being Human
For decades, philosophers have pointed to reason as the trait that differentiates humans from other
Cell by Cell
Since he was in high school, Craig Cameron has been interested in viruses and vaccines.
Disassembling Evolution’s Engine
When a research project centered on evolution within spadefoot toads fell through, Emily Harmon shifted
Sikoya Ashburn
Sikoya Ashburn is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience within the
Setting the Art World Ablaze
Upon discovering a series of political cartoons mocking artists in 18th- and 19th-century France in
Finding Her Field
UNC–Chapel Hill prides itself on the abundance of opportunities available to undergraduate researchers. Even so,