April 10, 2026
UNC Researchers Demonstrate Drug’s Effectiveness in Drawing Out Dormant HIV from Immune Cells
The study shows that drug citarinostat can awaken hidden HIV, advancing efforts towards a potential cure for the complex virus.
Author Archives: Kendall Rovinsky
April 1, 2026
Cook Elected to 2025 AAAS Class of Honorary Fellows
The prestigious honor recognizes biochemist Jean Cook, PhD, and her work on cancer development and the human cell cycle, a biological process crucial for development, healing, and continued maintenance of the body.
March 23, 2026
A Future Pediatrician Focused on Families and the Future of Medicine
With a medical degree and a master’s in business administration, Scott Giberson aims to transform healthcare systems while making a meaningful difference for children and their families.
March 5, 2026
UNC Researchers Call for Governing Health Data as a Public Utility to Unlock Real-World Evidence and Protect Patients
In a new paper, researchers propose treating health data as essential national infrastructure, balancing patient empowerment, privacy, innovation, and public good.
February 26, 2026
UNC Health Launches Revolutionary Coding Standard to Transform Rare Disease Diagnosis Nationwide
A geneticist at the UNC School of Medicine has coordinated the development of Mondo, the world’s first standardized rare disease coding tool. Mondo is designed to streamline the diagnosis and treatment planning for millions of patients with rare diseases internationally.
February 19, 2026
UNC Research Shows Natural Compound Could Benefit Lymphoma Patients
New UNC study finds that a chemical derived from ashwagandha disrupts viral and cancer processes that make B-cell lymphomas difficult to treat with standard chemotherapy.
February 16, 2026
“Data for Everyone”: A New Cancer Dashboard Launches at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
The tool is a one-stop resource for downloadable, shareable, and aggregated health data, which will help researchers, policymakers and healthcare providers better respond to concerning cancer trends and health needs throughout the state.
February 2, 2026
UNC Researchers Develop New Metric to Monitor Lung Health
Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or asthma before symptoms start.
January 28, 2026
UNC Study Shows CAR T-Cell Therapy Improves Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis
The clinical trial, led by James Howard Jr., MD., shows that a single course of six once-weekly infusions of Descartes-08 resulted in sustained clinically meaningful responses among patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.
January 27, 2026
UNC Research Finds Immune System Protein Drives Antibiotic Tolerance
Microbiologists at the UNC School of Medicine point to a specific protein that interferes with common antibiotics and their abilities to completely kill off bacteria.
January 6, 2026
Plagued with a Painful Skin Condition, One Man Finds Healing at UNC Health
With expert care from two UNC Health physicians, Clifton Young gained relief, confidence, and a new beginning after decades of suffering.
January 5, 2026
The Year in Research
In fiscal year 2025, UNC School of Medicine researchers led the drive toward important discoveries aimed at improving human health and the lives of people in North Carolina. Our researchers remain dedicated to UNC’s broader research missions by preventing and curing disease, optimizing brain health and well-being, and applying artificial intelligence to benefit and save lives.