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.
Tag: Vital Signs
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 13, 2026
UNC School of Medicine Names 2025-26 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars
Li Wang, PhD, and Soumya Rahima Benhabbour, MSc, PhD, were selected as Yang Family Biomedical Scholars in the ninth installment of this annual School of Medicine award.
March 13, 2026
A Commitment to Serving North Carolinians
Two UNC medical students share their unique experiences in building trust, continuity, and community-centered care for underserved populations in North Carolina through the Community Health Training Program.
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.
March 2, 2026
UNC School of Medicine Oncologist Named Recipient of Winn Clinical Investigator Leadership Award
UNC School of Medicine’s Yara Abdou, MD, is among the third cohort of physician researchers to receive the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator Leadership Award.
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 26, 2026
From Classroom to Clinic: Inside the Application Phase at the UNC School of Medicine
From health systems to community hospitals, UNC medical students can access six sites across North Carolina to learn more about medicine through hands on, community based care.
February 19, 2026
Sage Pens Op-Ed About Why Occupational Health Belongs in the Exam Room
Madeline Sage, UNC School of Medicine 2nd-year medical student and 2025-26 NC Schweitzer Fellow, pens op-ed about how occupational health is one of the most overlooked determinants of health.
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 17, 2026
UNC researchers develop single sample classifier to predict cancer-associated fibroblast subtypes in patient samples
Published in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers have defined cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) subtypes that are clinically robust, prognostic, and predictive of immunotherapy response.