Alyssa LaFaro

On any given day, Alyssa can be found photographing the effects of climate change, digging up long-lost information in the University Archives, or writing furiously in her Bynum Hall office. As the editor of Endeavors, she’s mastered the art of “wearing many hats.” When she’s not behind a camera or a computer, she’s meeting regularly with communicators, students, and faculty from across campus to learn about the latest research projects and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.

Posts by Alyssa LaFaro:

AI for Better Births

March 18, 2025

Jeffrey Stringer has merged an AI app with a portable ultrasound device to improve maternal and child health.

Boundaries and Balance

February 21, 2025

Since graduate school, education researchers Ethan Hutt and Daniel Klasik have navigated academia and their relationship with grit and grace.

Stars in Their Eyes

February 14, 2025

Newlyweds and postdoctoral researchers Manuel and Megan Maeso look forward to a future filled with companionship, empathy, and science.

Building Living Machines

January 23, 2025

Ronit Freeman uses nature’s building blocks to create innovative technologies, from synthetic cells to treatments that could transform health care.

Fired Up for RNA

January 21, 2025

Chad Pecot is revolutionizing RNA therapies for cancer through his company EnFuego Therapeutics and the new UNC RNA Discovery Center.

Outrage Explained

November 1, 2024

Kurt Gray studies our deepest beliefs — from morality to religion — and hopes his newest book will help bridge political divides.

Symbiotic Strides

October 29, 2024

Helen Huang and her lab are building better prosthetics by enhancing them with robotics and AI.

Fitness for All

October 28, 2024

After working with the autism community for over 30 years, Kara Hume is building a fitness program for people of varying abilities.

Small Materials, Big Innovations

September 23, 2024

In collaboration with scientists and clinicians, Wubin Bai uses his expertise in materials science to develop next-generation medical devices.

Team Science for Space

September 19, 2024

Jonathan Schisler’s research on aging is fueling a partnership with NASA to make Carolina a collaborative hub for future space studies.