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Kurt Ribisl smiles, facing the camera, with left hand on hip and the Gillings School of Global Public Health lobby blurred in the background.

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Ask a Professor: Kurt M. Ribisl on big vape’s paper trail

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

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Nabarun Dasgupta wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’

Portrait of Marisa Marraccini against a blue squiggle background.

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Ask a Professor: Marisa Marraccini on suicide prevention

Black and white portrait of Nabarun Dasgupta.

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The objective? Save lives.

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

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AI innovation in obstetrics

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

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'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

Kara Hume smiles and faces the camera while posing in a gym. Each hand grips an exercise ring hanging down.

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Ask a Professor: Kara Hume on fitness for all

Portrait of Rymer in front of the UNC School of Education.

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Bridging access

Three people stand next to the Galapagos Science Center sign in the Galapagos.

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A world of support

Portrait of Heather Wasser with a blue background.

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Applying global research to local disasters

Portrait of woman with brown hair smiling up against a two-toned blue background.

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Ask a Professor: Julia Rager on urban wildfire risks

Aerial view of MAHEC buildings in Asheville.

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UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC responds to Helene