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Breathing Beyond Barriers

Michelle Hernandez is leading asthma research in rural communities across North Carolina to make care...
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Rewiring Recovery

Samuel McLean is transforming trauma care for the military community and civilian survivors, proving that...
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RUNC: Annika Cleven

Annika Cleven uses biostatistics to inform personalized treatments for back pain...
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Predictive Prescriptions

Alex Tropsha is part of a multi-million dollar, federally funded project using machine learning to...
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AI Insights

Carolina researchers leverage artificial intelligence across various fields to enhance their studies, build on existing...
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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...
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RUNC: Patricia Miguez

Patricia Miguez uncovers new methods to stop tooth and bone loss in the mouth...