Radon-associated cardiovascular risks highlight need for household testing
January 31, 2024 Researchers at the Gillings School have published two studies that highlight emerging associations between home radon concentrations, a common blood abnormality in older women and risk of stroke.
Digital solutions to reduce violence against women
January 29, 2024 Dr. Abigail Hatcher is collaborating with behavioral insight experts to find innovative solutions that can decrease violence against women and girls. Their recently-developed WhatsApp chatbot is a promising option.
Continuing to learn about coronaviruses
January 26, 2024There is still much to learn about viruses in the coronavirus family. The lab of Dr. Ralph Baric remains among the world’s leaders in coronavirus research, exploring questions like “Where did COVID-19 originate?” and developing treatments for future coronaviruses.
Can expanding SNAP policies help reduce substance misuse in the US?
January 25, 2024 A recent study from Gillings School researchers shows that state adoption of policies to expand SNAP eligibility could potentially help reduce substance use disorders and overall substance misuse in the U.S.
Formerly incarcerated people have twice the risk of death by suicide, study finds
January 24, 2023 A recent study is the first since 2007 to evaluate the suicide risk of North Carolinians who have been incarcerated compared to those who have not.
New study shows benefits of breast cancer screening
January 24, 2024 Dr. Stephanie Wheeler and colleagues endorsed the use of simulation models to assess the impact of cancer screening and treatment on mortality.
New study shows energy storage’s impact on emissions and economics in the United States
January 19, 2024 A new study published in Applied Energy sheds light on the relationship between energy storage deployment, emissions reduction and financial motivations.
Study finds Black patients with metastatic colorectal cancer have different gene mutations than white patients
January 16, 2024 In a study of more than 500 people treated for advanced colorectal cancer, UNC researchers report that Black patients showed a distinctly different pattern of gene mutations compared to white patients.
The Abstract: January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024 New research from Dr. Nora Franceschini, new honors for Dr. Lisa LaVange and new findings on the significant ROI of a UNC biostatistics degree.
North named associate dean for research at Gillings School
January 12, 2024 Dr. Kari North has been named the associate dean for research at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, effective March 11.
