Office of Research at UNC SOM

Join us March 26, 3–4:30 PM at UNC MBRB Room 2204 for the 10th Annual Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium featuring 2020 Nobel laureate, Dr. Jennifer Doudna. Her talk: “CRISPR‑powered gene editing for human and planet health.” go.unc.edu/Oliver-Smith...

The 2025 School of Medicine Office of Research Annual Report highlights a year of discovery, collaboration, and growth across UNC. Explore key achievements, initiatives, and the people driving innovation from bench to bedside! www.med.unc.edu/oor/wp-conte...

Blood-based screening for aneurysms Early-stage AI model links blood-based molecular signatures to aortic anatomy.

Department of Surgery research faculty Adam Akerman, PhD and his team were recently featured for their groundbreaking work in blood-based detection of aortic aneurysms, a condition that can silently weaken the body’s largest artery and become fatal. www.nature.com/articles/d42...

Discover the UNC School of Medicine’s latest research highlights in the 2025 SOM Research Round-Up, featuring groundbreaking discoveries, innovative collaborations, and the impact of our faculty and trainees on advancing science and health!
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Ferris, Meltzer-Brody Elected to National Academy of Medicine | Newsroom UNC Health physician-leaders receive one of the highest honors in health and medicine

Congrats to Drs. Bob Ferris & Samantha Meltzer-Brody on their election to the National Academy of Medicine! Their groundbreaking work in oncology and perinatal mental health is transforming care and advancing science. A proud moment for UNC Health!
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The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Aziz Sancar | Newsroom A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, the UNC professor continues to push the boundaries of discovery while inspiring the next generation and building cultural bridges between the United States and ...

A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, Dr. Aziz Sancar continues to inspire through groundbreaking DNA repair research, mentoring global scientists, and building cultural bridges via the Sancar Turkish Center. Science, legacy, and heart, all in one lab coat. news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/the-...

3 receive faculty, staff University Day awards | UNC-Chapel Hill Bob Goldstein, Michael F. Almeida and Dr. Jeffrey Stringer will be honored at the University Day ceremony Oct. 12.

Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, Clarke-Pearson Distinguished Professor at @uncobgyn.bsky.social, received the 2025 Oliver Max Gardner Award for his groundbreaking work in maternal healthcare in low-resource settings. He will be honored at the University Day ceremony on Oct. 12!
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Blueprints for Better Medicine - UNC Research Colin Chen combines science and empathy to decode deadly brain tumors and engineer life-changing tools for kids with disabilities.

Colin Chen combines science and empathy to decode deadly brain tumors and engineer life-changing tools for kids with disabilities. research.unc.edu/story/bluepr...

Shehzad Sheikh Identifies CADM1 as a Key Driver of Gut Inflammation in IBD Patients | Department of Medicine A groundbreaking study co-led by Shehzad Z. Sheikh, MD, PhD, professor of medicine in the UNC Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Matthew N. Poy, PhD, associate professor of medicine with...

UNC researchers found CADM1 drives gut inflammation in IBD. Blocking it reduced symptoms in mice, opening doors to new treatments! Soluble CADM1 may also predict flares.
#IBD #Crohns #UlcerativeColitis #UNCResearch www.med.unc.edu/medicine/new...

Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Executive Dean of UNC SOM, shares how her passion for community and personal stories led her into medicine, psychiatry, and women’s mental health, and how UNC helped her build programs to better serve patients.
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UNC Scientists Uncover Hidden Role of Tumor Suppressor Gene in Protecting the Genome | Newsroom In a surprising twist, UNC scientists discovered that SETD2, a tumor suppressor best known for modifying DNA-packaging proteins, also preserves nuclear structure during cell division—a hidden role tha...

UNC scientists uncovered a hidden role for the tumor suppressor gene SETD2. Now, thanks to the work of Dr. @brianstrahl.bsky.social and Dr. Abid Khan, we know SETD2 also plays a key structural role in maintaining nuclear integrity during cell division! go.unc.edu/SETD2 @brianstrahl.bsky.social

Proteins Important in Neural Communication Have Different Roles Than Previously Thought | Newsroom New knowledge of these protein functions will help researchers develop new drug targets for chronic pain, autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, migraines, and other neurological conditions.

New research, led by UNC School of Medicine researcher Samuel Young, reveals that proteins crucial for neural communication play more complex roles than previously understood, challenges existing paradigms in the field.
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Congratulations to Sarah Cohen, PhD (Cell Biology and Physiology) on receiving the 2025 Hettleman Prize! @cohenlaboratory.bsky.social

Carolina is a world-class research university where great ideas turn into outcomes that improve the quality of life for all people. Learn more about Carolina’s research impact on this new website: www.unc.edu/carolinas-re...

UNC School of Medicine Names 2024-25 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars | Newsroom Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, Misty Good, MD, MS, and Jason Stein, PhD, were selected as Yang Family Biomedical Scholars in the eighth installment of this annual School of Medicine award.

The UNC School of Medicine has named the 2024–25 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars: Drs. Gaorav Gupta, Misty Good & Jason Stein! Each will receive research funding and join the Yang Society of Biomedical Scholars. Read about the awardees: news.unchealthcare.org/2025/04/unc-...

Chief Clinical Research Officer in Chapel Hill, NC - UNC Health Care Chief Clinical Research Officer in Chapel Hill, NC - UNC Health Care

UNC Health and UNC-Chapel Hill seek a Chief Clinical Research Officer to lead a joint clinical research venture. The ideal MD/DO candidate will drive strategy, expand trials, and foster partnerships across the UNC Health network. @unchealth.bsky.social

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YouTube video by UNC Health Advancing Brain Research: The Frohlich Lab's Work in Neurostimulation and Mental Health

Advancing Brain Research: The Frohlich Lab, led by Dr. Flavio Frohlich, is part of the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation and specializes in groundbreaking research and developing innovative approaches to combating mental health issues. @unchealth.bsky.social
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The 2024 UNC School of Medicine Annual Report is here! Congratulations to our incredible research community and thank you for your dedication to advancing medical research.

Read more in the latest OoR Newsletter: www.med.unc.edu/oor/wp-conte...