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Experts at the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy are focused on a pain drug candidate that can target an area of the brain that controls the ‘unpleasantness’ associated with pain. Continue reading| Newsroom
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UNC School of Medicine third-year PhD student Celeste Robles and PhD advisor Helen Lazear named in 2025 cohort of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellows Program. Continue reading| Newsroom
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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 that may explain its tumor-suppressive effects in cancer. Continue reading| Newsroom
Ongoing clinical research study in US children documents the rebound of endemic respiratory viruses, builds foundation for expediting future vaccines and treatments. Continue reading| Newsroom
Following six years in the dual role of CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, Dr. Wesley Burks is stepping down. A pediatrician by training, Burks has announced his intention to focus his attention squarely on the development of NC Children’s, North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital, which UNC Health is developing in partnership with Duke Health.| Newsroom
A new study, led by investigators in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the UNC School of Medicine, reveals how dietary changes significantly reduce persistent post-traumatic headaches, a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury.| Newsroom
Published in Blood, a new study led by UNC School of Medicine’s Alisa Wolberg, PhD, reveals that reducing or blocking the protein that causes blood clot breakdown does not increase the formation of dangerous clots known as thromboses.| Newsroom
