Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

A closeup portrait of Carolina student Elijah Watson with the Old Well in the background.

8 min read

'I Can't Believe I Got To Go'

Chad Pecot stands speaking in lab, while a woman works at a workbench.

1 min read

Muting genetic mutations

Student working in a lab.

1 min read

A collaborative initiative

Lantinx students

1 min read

Understanding gaps

Tipton

12 min read

Testing a Vaccine

Enrique Rojas-Martinez

1 min read

Pursuing a dream

Sign unveiling the new name of the UNC School of Dentistry. It reads "UNC Adams School of Dentistry."

7 min read

Four Premier Dental Schools Form Global Alliance

Dr. Sheahan in his lab.

1 min read

A one-stop shop

A photo of Nancy and Bill Graham with Lisa Carey, MD, FASCO.

1 min read

Grateful patient and husband establish breast cancer research fund

Ralph Baric speaks with colleague in lab.

2 min read

Grant arms UNC-Chapel Hill with technology to accelerate COVID-19 research

wnsjan

3 min read

‘Heroes Health’ mental wellness app launched by School of Medicine and UNC Health

2 min read

Student researcher receives inaugural Barbara Davis Goldman Award