Boldly Breaking Barriers
January 27, 2025
Sam Lai has founded multiple startups by studying underexplored processes in the body — like mucus production.
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Health: Conquering Physical, Mental, and Public Challenges
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.
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.
RUNC: Jian Chen
September 25, 2024
Jian Chen wants more mental health services for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
RUNC: Salma Hakam
August 28, 2024
Salma Hakam advocates for health equity in underserved populations.
Quenching Curiosities
July 24, 2024
Meet three Carolina researchers studying beverages, from beer to soda, to improve human health and sustainability for all.
RUNC: Siddharth Sheth
July 17, 2024
Siddharth Sheth leads clinical trials to improve treatments for patients with head and neck cancer.