North Carolina

RUNC: Kamya Bates

September 10, 2025

Kamya Bates studies one of the coast’s most valuable resources: seagrass.

Where the Seagrass Grows

August 26, 2025

Heather Bruck and Nadya Gutierrez study how shrinking seagrass meadows could threaten the future of vital underwater ecosystems.

The Shellfish Sleuth

August 21, 2025

Colin Eimers is investigating why so many N.C. oysters die off each year — and how to stop it before farmers lose entire harvests.

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.

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.

Aging with Care

May 19, 2025

Sheryl Zimmerman has transformed Carolina into a national leader in nursing home and assisted living research.

The Faces Behind Our Food

July 22, 2024

Donald Nonini and Dorothy Holland interviewed sustainable farmers and food activists across N.C. to develop better models for local food systems.