2022-2023 Endeavors Magazine

The 2022-2023 Endeavors magazine. Published in October, 2022.

October 10th, 2022

2022-2023 Endeavors Magazine

Cover of the 2022-2023 Endeavors magazine. Click to view a flipbook version of the print magazine.
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

 

Shekinah Elmore

Slowly, Then All at Once

Shekinah Elmore’s road to radiation oncology was long, exhausting, and unexpected.
Brent Harrison stands on the beach

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
Michelle Itano looks at microscope slides in the UNC Neuroscience Microscopy Core

Microscope Magic

Since middle school, Michelle Itano has been mesmerized by the power of microscopes. These seemingly
Keely Muscatell with an illustration of a brain

Brain-Body Breakthroughs

Psychoneuroimmunology. It's a mouthful, but it’s also a burgeoning field addressing how psychological stress impacts
Photo of a computer screen made from lego.

Opening Doors Through Data

The UNC School of Data Science and Society is slated to open in Fall 2022.
images of heart cells that have been stitched together

Magnificent Magnification

Researchers across UNC-Chapel Hill are using advanced imaging technologies and techniques to improve our understanding
Juan Alamo in front of the Old Well

Where Words Fail Music Speaks

For most of his life, Juan Álamo has used music to connect to and communicate
Susan Wolf

On Being Human

For decades, philosophers have pointed to reason as the trait that differentiates humans from other
Craig Cameron

Cell by Cell

Since he was in high school, Craig Cameron has been interested in viruses and vaccines.
Emily Harmon holds a net under a dock at Jordan Lake

Disassembling Evolution’s Engine

When a research project centered on evolution within spadefoot toads fell through, Emily Harmon shifted
Sikoya Ashburn

Sikoya Ashburn

Sikoya Ashburn is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience within the
Auguste Raffet's " Gâres les Albums"

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,