May 24, 2023
Doctoral student Orla Putnam's research will examine prosody, which is the rhythm, tone and pattern used during spoken language in males and females with and without autism, and will compare prosody to assessments of social function and interest. Results will inform caregivers, educators and clinicians when considering a possible autism diagnosis for girls.
September 6, 2022
The UNC Department of Psychiatry seeks female teens with depression, suicidal thoughts, or thoughts of self harm for a study seeking to understand the influence of the menstrual cycle and associated hormones on female teens' stress responses and mood systems.
August 31, 2022
UNC School of Medicine’s 55th annual Student Research Day will take place on Friday, Nov. 11. The John B. Graham Research Society is seeking faculty judges to help make the day a success by providing formative feedback to student presenters.
January 26, 2022
TraCS Team Science is seeking to assist UNC researchers with the formation and development of multidisciplinary research teams focused on tackling challenging problems in clinical or translational medicine through the new ACTeR program. Phase 2 provides up to $50,000 and up to 0.5 FTE Project Manager support for up to 12 months to support the generation of preliminary data and grant application preparation. Submissions are due March 16, 2022.
December 15, 2021
Meredith Braza was awarded a Jerry Northern Scholarship in Pediatric Audiology and Amanda Davis received an Improving the Conversation Scholarship.
December 15, 2021
The Eshelman Institute for Innovation recently opened its pre-proposal application for the 2022 annual grant cycle. The Institute seeks to fund translational research related to therapeutics focused on oncology, infectious disease, and neuroscience, including rare diseases, and all digital health technologies. The Institute also welcomes ideas for devices and diagnostics, and other therapeutic areas and services.
December 1, 2021
Cephus Simmons graduated in 2012 with a Master’s in Radiologic Science from the Division of Radiologic Science within the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Allied Health Sciences. A 25-year career in the radiology field cultivated his affinity for innovative problem-solving, leading to his most recent endeavor - the launch of SealCath and a shift to full-time business owner.
December 1, 2021
Department of Allied Health Sciences Audiology students Alyssa Fischer and Ryan Sprouse received a check for $5,000 as the winner of the 2021 ADA Student Business Plan competition.
December 1, 2021
Khalilah Johnson, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in the Department of Allied Health Sciences in the UNC School of Medicine. The $250,000 grant will support her project, Disrupting the Cycle of Inaccessible Healthcare and Community Supports for Minoritized People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
October 27, 2021
Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD, discussed her recent publication in Arthritis Care & Research with Healio.
September 1, 2021
Elizabeth Crais, PhD, Speech and Hearing Sciences, received her first kidney transplant in 2004 from colleague, Linda Watson. After 17 years of excellent health and wellness, however, Dr. Crais needed a second transplant, this time for both a kidney and a liver.
June 9, 2021
Balance Through Movement Lead With Compassion Yoga Teacher Training program offers an inclusive and compassionate approach to Hatha yoga with a foundation in contemporary anatomy, neuroscience, and research backed mindfulness tools. We place emphasis on body mechanics, modifications to adapt the practice, and modern knowledge of the body and mind to offer a comprehensive scope of yoga. Balance Through Movement Lead With Compassion is a Yoga Alliance certified training.