Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Nabarun Dasgupta stands smiling with arms crossed with a colorful artwork in the background.

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Nabarun Dasgupta wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’

Black and white portrait of Nabarun Dasgupta.

5 min read

The objective? Save lives.

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

8 min read

AI innovation in obstetrics

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

6 min read

A ring of hope

Portrait of Heather Wasser with a blue background.

3 min read

Applying global research to local disasters

A portrait of Dr. David Weber in white coat on a blue background.

3 min read

Ask a Professor: David Weber on flu season protections

Portrait of Morris Weinberger

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Tireless service to the state

Dr. Sheikh examines a patient with health care professionals taking notes in the background.

2 min read

Doing What She Loves

Trenette Goings stands in a classroom.

1 min read

Goings the extra mile

Dr. Danielle Spurlock teaching to her class.

2 min read

Analyzing housing security

Anita Brown-Graham poses outside on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

Nurse-patient interaction.

1 min read

Adapting health care