health

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Rewriting the Prescription

Joshua Niznik is blending data and empathy to shift the culture of prescribing medications in...
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Trial and Discovery

Carolina researchers are pushing the boundaries of medicine through clinical trials — driving innovation, uncovering...
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RUNC: Elizabeth Kwong

Elizabeth Kwong studies physician burnout and how to improve their well-being...
Pat Miguez

RUNC: Patricia Miguez

Patricia Miguez uncovers new methods to stop tooth and bone loss in the mouth...
Kiara Rodriguez, Nico Gleason, and Karthik Ramakrishnan in front of South Building

Shaping Future Leaders

Undergraduate researchers from Carolina’s 2025 graduating class share how research defined their college experience and...
Rahima Benhabbour

A Ring of Hope

Rahima Benhabbour is engineering health care solutions for women impacted by HIV...
Sam Moore

Empowering Female Athletes

Sam Moore combines groundbreaking research with her personal experiences to enhance the performance and health...
Jeff Stringer in front of a screen covered in pregnancy ultrasounds

AI for Better Births

Jeffrey Stringer has merged an AI app with a portable ultrasound device to improve maternal...
Juan Castillo

RUNC: Juan Castillo

Juan Castillo explores how alcohol use disorder affects the brain...