Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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A prestigious professorship

A group of Chancellor’s Science Scholars conduct a chemistry experiment in the lab of Dr. David Nicewicz.

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Supporting the next generation of leaders

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

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Muting genetic mutations

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

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Grateful patient and husband establish breast cancer research fund

Morehead-Cain scholar Sarah Mackenzie sits atop a camel in Petra, Jordan.

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Saying 'Yes' To Opportunities

Taylor sharp

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Heels and Hoops for Hope

Terry Long holds up a petri dish containing small green plants.

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Farm to lab

Shelley Earp unc Lineberger

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Advancing Cancer Research and Care Across Carolina and the Globe

David Hesmer smiles in the Hingtgen lab.

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From cancer patient to volunteer

Chandler Simpson sits on the floor of a room that has sustainable fashion messaging painted on the walls and is looking at a mannequin that is wrapped up in red ribbons with her face marked out with red paint.

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The fashion of sustainability

Malik Jabati smiles in front of the Old Well.

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Finding an intellectually stimulating environment

Katie Melville and Marvin Eargle stand outdoors smiling with arms linked.

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Generosity across generations