UNC Researchers Create More Effective, Less Toxic Immunotherapy to Combat Blood Cancer
The newly developed cells address a significant limitation present in existing treatment approaches and may offer a promising solution for acute myeloid leukemia.
UNC Launches New Tool to Ensure Accuracy, Rigor of Mouse-based Biomedical Research
Backed by new research findings, researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a new reporting system that will allow researchers across the United States to confirm the genetic…
Genetics And Aging, News, Research, School of Medicine, Vital Signs
US/UK Food Allergy Researchers Predict Oral Food Challenge Tests as an Obstacle to Future Food Allergy Trials
A new international perspective led by UNC School of Medicine researchers highlights that oral food challenges, historically considered essential to food allergy clinical trials, are now limiting who can participate…
UNC Researcher Continues Quest to Understand the Origins of the Genetic Code
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…
Traveling with Hope: Rex Mobile Mammography Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Rex Mobile Mammography, a department of UNC Health Rex Hospital, will welcome a new mobile mammography unit this year named Hope Esperanza, or “Hope.”
UNC Bioengineers Create New Material for Heart Monitoring Devices
Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving.
A New Clinical Trial for Metastatic Breast Cancer Opens
A new clinical trial that adjusts treatment as breast cancer evolves is now open and enrolling patients at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Cancer, Clinical Research, News, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research, UNC Health, Vital Signs, Women's Health
Two UNC School of Medicine Researchers Receive $1 Million Grants to Advance Innovative Cancer Research
The investment will help researchers develop innovative research projects aimed at improving the treatment of solid tumors, cervical cancer, lung cancer, and more.
Cancer, Immunology And Microbiology, News, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research, Vital Signs
New Study Finds Weight Loss Causes Significant Muscle Loss
UNC research advises physicians carefully evaluate how much muscle composition patients lose while taking popular drugs for weight loss.
Diabetes, General Medicine, Geriatrics, News, Research, Vital Signs
UNC Partners with US Department of Defense to Test Wearable Device Designed to Reduce Post-Traumatic Stress
UNC School of Medicine researchers will lead a $3.4 million clinical trial to examine how a non-medication treatment, like a one-of-a-kind wearable device, can calm the body after a traumatic…
