Impact Stories

Stories that show how privately funded research, programs and initiatives are making a difference.

Carolina Stories

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

Person stands in front of the Old Well and smiles softly.

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Engineering a future inspired by family

Dr. Aziz Sancar poses for a portrait in lab with his research team.

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A new hope for brain cancer

Dr. Aziz Sancar poses for a portrait in lab with his research team.

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The enduring legacy of Dr. Aziz Sancar

Portrait of Adriana Beltran.

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Reshaping genetics research

Portrait of Marisa Marraccini against a blue squiggle background.

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Ask a Professor: Marisa Marraccini on suicide prevention

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Electric dialogue

Students clear debris in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. One student stands smiling at the camera while holding a shovel.

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Mentors, mountains and a mission

Jeffrey Stringer sits in a chair and smiles facing the camera with ultrasound images patterned on the wall behind him.

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AI innovation in obstetrics

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

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'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

Kara Hume smiles and faces the camera while posing in a gym. Each hand grips an exercise ring hanging down.

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Ask a Professor: Kara Hume on fitness for all

Rahima Benhabbour peers up to the left corner of the image with a ring light and blue background behind her.

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A ring of hope