May 7, 2026
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is proud to announce that Charles “Chuck” Perou, PhD, Professor of Genetics, was awarded the title of Honorary Doctor by Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Sweden in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to breast cancer research.
May 5, 2026
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has extended funding for biochemist Charles Carter, PhD, who seeks to prove how critical molecules began to read the genetic code, evolved together, and led to life on Earth billions of years ago.
April 27, 2026
Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving.
April 24, 2026
A new clinical trial that adjusts treatment as breast cancer evolves is now open and enrolling patients at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
April 24, 2026
The investment will help researchers develop innovative research projects aimed at improving the treatment of solid tumors, cervical cancer, lung cancer, and more.
April 17, 2026
UNC research advises physicians carefully evaluate how much muscle composition patients lose while taking popular drugs for weight loss.
April 10, 2026
The study shows that drug citarinostat can awaken hidden HIV, advancing efforts towards a potential cure for the complex virus.
April 1, 2026
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 9, 2026
Groundbreaking CAR-T cell clinical trial led by Saira Sheikh, MD, showcased on national television.
March 5, 2026
In a new paper, researchers propose treating health data as essential national infrastructure, balancing patient empowerment, privacy, innovation, and public good.
February 26, 2026
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 24, 2026
Many of the basic science departments rank in the top 10 in National Institutes of Health funding for federal fiscal year 2025 and 10 clinical departments rank in the top 30.