Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

David Margolis smiles in a lab.

2 min read

HIV: Moving the field ahead

Karl Holt leans on a bench with campus scenery in the background.

1 min read

In service to others

Linda Kastleman/UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

3 min read

Breathing…a sigh of relief for asthma sufferers

Jessica Smith leans against a wall with her arms crossed.

1 min read

A comprehensive strength

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2 min read

How to get to Sesame Street

Joseph Piven and colleague look at brain scans on computers.

1 min watch

A first-of-its-kind way to predict autism

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1 min read

Digitizing the lifetime record of an ‘everyday scientist’

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1 min read

Score one for the Tar Heels

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2 min read

Helping older adults remain active

A photo of Alisa Wolberg smiling.

1 min read

It’s in her blood: a way to prevent America’s top killer

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2 min read

Going to the core to cure Alzheimer’s

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1 min read

History. Family. Carolina.