Health

Health: Conquering Physical, Mental, and Public Challenges

RUNC: Sachin Kadian

August 13, 2025

Sachin Kadian develops microneedle technology to make health monitoring and treatment more accessible, comfortable, efficient, and less invasive.

Curbing Overdose Deaths

July 29, 2025

Nabarun Dasgupta analyzes street drugs nationwide to uncover dangerous contaminants and prevent overdoses.

Breathing Beyond Barriers

July 24, 2025

Michelle Hernandez is leading asthma research in rural communities across North Carolina to make care and clinical studies more accessible.

Rewiring Recovery

July 22, 2025

Samuel McLean is transforming trauma care for the military community and civilian survivors, proving that early interventions can prevent lifelong suffering.

RUNC: Annika Cleven

July 9, 2025

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

Predictive Prescriptions

June 19, 2025

Alex Tropsha is part of a multi-million dollar, federally funded project using machine learning to identify new uses for existing drugs.

AI Insights

June 17, 2025

Carolina researchers leverage artificial intelligence across various fields to enhance their studies, build on existing knowledge, and drive discoveries for a brighter future.

Rewriting the Prescription

May 27, 2025

Joshua Niznik is blending data and empathy to shift the culture of prescribing medications in older adults — starting with when to stop.

Trial and Discovery

May 20, 2025

Carolina researchers are pushing the boundaries of medicine through clinical trials — driving innovation, uncovering new therapies, and shaping a future where science transforms lives.

RUNC: Elizabeth Kwong

May 14, 2025

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