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Here’s how to navigate an ‘average’ flu season

Jan 14, 2025 | unc.edu | Scott Jared |Joshua McCormack

Health and Medicine Tuesday, January 14th, 2025Dr. David J. Weber, UNC Medical Center’s medical director for infection prevention, expects an average flu and cold season. He saw a typical post-holiday surge from late December into early January locally and nationally in cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. Positive flu tests for UNC Hospitals have steadily increased since early December. Flu usually peaks in North Carolina mid-to-late February, Weber said.
Study abroad trip sparked switch in majors

Dec 2, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared |Joshua McCormack

A professor’s two words of encouragement helped December graduate Krystal Lacayo decide on an academic major that may lead to a career solving entwined issues of environment and society. Lacayo was taking an elective course under Greg Gangi, a teaching professor in Carolina’s environmental, ecology and energy program in the College of Arts and Sciences. The class had kindled a passion in Lacayo for understanding and solving environmental challenges.
Shelley Earp’s fascination leads to fulfillment

Dec 2, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared |Joshua McCormack

Around Campus Monday, December 2nd, 2024Described by colleagues as a brilliant scientist — and having lived a life enhanced by love and curiosity — Dr. Shelton “Shelley” Earp III wants to inspire Carolina graduates at the 2024 Winter Commencement. The graduation ceremony, open to the public, will begin at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Dean E. Smith Center. Earp, Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research, Medicine and Pharmacology, put Carolina at the forefront of cancer treatment and prevention.
Robotics work heralds ‘discovery factories’

Oct 25, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared

You might say it began with teaching a robot to cook. In a presentation to faculty members from many University departments, Carolina computer scientist Ron Alterovitz said that his research group taught a robot to perform cooking actions like scooping and transporting ingredients. Alex Tropsha, the K.H. Lee Distinguished Professor in UNC’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy, told Alterovitz that chemistry researchers perform many lab tasks that resemble a sophisticated form of cooking.
Peek behind the scenes at Research and Discovery Fair

Oct 17, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared

Research Thursday, October 17th, 2024You May Also Like... Three Carolina students describe their foundational projects on sustainable chemistry, Dutch history and quantum physics. Chancellor Lee H. Roberts accepted the committee's recommendation about the space's future. "We must continue expanding our reach and ensuring that our University reflects the dynamism and evolution of the state that we serve," Roberts said in his speech.
Gillings lab uses AI to predict local air quality

Oct 15, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared

When a manufacturing plant or large store eyes your community for its next location, how will the new neighbor affect the air that you breathe? Artificial intelligence models can predict the effects on a broad scale but not at the town or neighborhood level. These broad-scale tools also require supercomputers and technical knowledge.
Roadmap will propel Carolina’s research enterprise

Oct 14, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared

Carolina’s position as a global research leader is poised to reach even greater heights — including reaching $2 billion in research activity by 2034 — with the launch of the Research Roadmap, a new strategic plan developed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The plan, launched in May, aims to drive research growth and innovation and transform the research ecosystem to be nimbler and more accessible.
Covenant Scholar’s dentistry path leads back to rural service

Oct 1, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared |Joshua McCormack

In the second grade, “Brunito” (as his mother called him) Segovia-Chumbez picked blueberries with migrant farm workers in Bladen County so he could make enough money to buy a new game. He earned $15 that day and a gained new respect for the migrant workers who were supporting their families. Both his parents also worked with these families. As part of his state education job, his father, Augusto Segovia, convinced them to send their children to local schools.
Chatbot informs women about HIV prevention

Sep 24, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared |Joshua McCormack

Health and Medicine Tuesday, September 24th, 2024What if ChatGPT attended medical school, then developed specialized expertise through a residency in HIV prevention for women? That’s how its creators describe ShesPrEPared, an artificial intelligence chatbot and website being developed by an interdisciplinary team at UNC-Chapel Hill. The new chatbot will help women worldwide learn about and choose their preferred HIV prevention method.
Pirates help students prepare for emergencies

Sep 20, 2024 | unc.edu | Scott Jared

Around Campus Friday, September 20th, 2024Pirates dropped anchor on campus to help students prepare for life’s storms. “Arrrrr ye ready?” pirate Kim Stahl asked students as she roamed walkways near Lenoir Hall. Students responded with smiles, nervous nods and an occasional confident “Yes, I am.” Stahl then pointed them toward the TARRR Heel Preparedness Festival in the Pit and surrounding area on Sept. 19.