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.
‘Human’ touch improves weight-management apps
January 9, 2024 UNC Gillings School nutrition experts personalize advice on smartphone apps to make them more effective.
Gillings School announces 6 GIL awards to study generative AI in public health
December 14, 2023 As part of the eighth round of Gillings Innovation Labs, six faculty members were awarded $100,000 each to pursue research using generative artificial intelligence (gAI) that focuses on solving real-world problems over the next two years.
Symposium underscores READDI’s role in ‘marathon of preparedness’
September 28, 2023 At a recent a half-day symposium hosted by the Rapidly Emerging Antiviral Drug Development Initiative, a blockbuster roster of speakers said drugs that broadly target virus families are essential when defending against future outbreaks.
UNC Gillings scientist recognized by Time100 Next
September 13, 2023 Carolina researcher Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta was named for his work responding to the national opioid overdose epidemic.
Entrepreneurs of Color Program connects students and alumni at Gillings
September 7, 2023 The Entrepreneurs of Color program is creating a community for Gillings students and alumni entrepreneurs to connect.
Researchers awarded Helmsley Charitable Trust grant to implement portable ultrasound in Zambia
UNC researchers at the School of Medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health, led by Dr. Margaret Kasaro, have received a nearly $3 million award from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to improve access to portable ultrasounds in routine antenatal care in Zambia.
Lady Mireille and Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowships advance the next generation of leaders
July 25, 2023 The Lady Mireille and Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowships are designed to build business acumen on top of scientific experience, which is critical for the next generation of global scientists.
New Gillings School awards focus on links between place and health
June 7, 2023 The Office of Research, Innovation and Global Solutions has announced the awardees of a Schoolwide pilot program that will explore the role of place in health outcomes across North Carolina.
UNC student-led team advances to global 'Map the System' finals
May 25, 2023 Mental health is an ever-growing challenge for college students, but one group of UNC students is tackling it through Map the System, a global competition focused on exploring the wider context of social and environmental issues.