Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

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Finding a different path

Tim Willson stands with arms crossed with lab equipment in the background.

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Bringing the dark proteome into the light

Doctor at desk with head in hands.

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STEPPS to address physician stress

Portrait of Aziz Sancar.

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Killing cancerous brain cells

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

2 min read

A lobby of legacy

Brent Harrison stands on a beach.

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Hope for hemophilia

The music room at NC Children's Hospital with a view of Carolina water tower.

2 min read

Bringing music to pediatric therapies

Rich Preyer and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer

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Reducing breast cancer disparities and barriers to care

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A prestigious professorship

Jeremy Wang, assistant professor of genetics in the UNC School of Medicine, in front of lab equipment

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The power of partnership

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

1 min read

Muting genetic mutations

UNC Mobile Health Clinic

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UNC Health Mobile Health Clinic