Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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Smarter Organ Transplants

A student uses a 3D printer.

2 min read

BeAMing up to the cloud

Portrait of Aziz Sancar.

2 min read

Killing cancerous brain cells

Morehead Science Center.

1 min read

Seeing more stars

Two students work in a field.

2 min read

Crouching researcher, hidden sparrow

Collage with aerial rendering of Bell Hall at center, surrounded by photos of students and speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony.

2 min read

Funding the future at UNC Kenan-Flagler

A man uncovers a wall plaque that begins with Honoring the memory of Mr. Nazzareno Longiotti.

2 min read

A lobby of legacy

Eric Weimer and Katherine Newhall stand together in a lab, looking at a tablet.

2 min read

Improving organ transplantation

Vent hood in a chemistry lab at UNC.

2 min read

Striving for sustainability in drug development

Two hands hold a collection of rocks.

2 min read

Exploration and preparation

Close-up of Bryan Roth in a lab.

2 min read

Psychedelic psychiatry

Michelle Itano works with microscopes in her lab.

2 min read

Maestro of microscopy