American Indians, Alaskan Natives have lower five-year cancer survival rate than whites, even in urban areas
November 29, 2017 Earlier research has found that American Indians and Alaskan Natives have the lowest five-year cancer survival rate of any racial/ethnic group in the United States. A new study led by doctoral student Marc Emerson specifically addresses the cancer experience of American Indians and Alaskan Natives residing in urban settings.
Smoke-free air laws found to have no greater financial impact on small businesses than large ones
November 25, 2017 The spread of clean indoor air laws in the U.S. has stagnated in recent years, in part due to concerns that such laws cause an undue economic burden to small businesses. Doctoral student Paul Shafer conducted a statistical analysis that disproved this anecdotal claim.
Two from Gillings School bring home prize from inaugural Healthcare Case Competition
November 17, 2017 Aditi Borde and Chelsea Anderson, both first-year graduate students in the Department of Health Policy and Management, were on the winning team for the inaugural Kenan-Flagler Business School Healthcare Case Competition, which sought solutions to the opioid crisis.
Chen, Leos recognized as outstanding social entrepreneurs with Forbes '30 under 30’ award
November 15, 2017 Health behavior doctoral students Liz Chen and Cristina Leos were selected by Forbes magazine's '30 Under 30' program as outstanding social entrepreneurs. They are two of the three co-founders of MyHealthEd, a Chapel Hill, N.C.-based nonprofit organization that uses technology to make health education more accessible for teens. Photo by Brian Strickland.
Simulations show that slowing climate change globally would improve US air quality, save thousands of lives
November 14, 2017 Actions to significantly slow climate change would improve air quality in the United States, avoiding roughly 24,000 premature deaths associated with air pollution in the year 2050.
Study explores effects of early-onset puberty on romantic relationship quality
November 6, 2017 A new study led by a doctoral candidate in the Gillings School finds that girls who mature early often go on to experience lower satisfaction in romantic relationships.
Study clarifies potential for medication-related problems in older adults with cancer
October 19, 2017 A team of six UNC researchers investigated the potential for problematic drug interactions in older cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
New study explores unique ethical challenges of early-phase HIV cure research
October 17, 2017 A new study from the Public Health Leadership Program examines the ethics of early-phase HIV cure research, which presents unique ethical challenges because it poses high risks for research participants in the hopes of achieving a great reward.
Study examines characteristics of deaths from drug overdose in North Carolina
October 17, 2017 According to study findings by maternal and child health doctoral student Anna Austin, death by drug overdose is an important and continuing public health concern in the U.S. The average self-inflicted drug overdose victim was 50 years old, female and white. In contrast, the average unintentional drug overdose victim was a 43-year-old male. Austin's findings were published Oct. 10 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
Lansky selected as UNC Distinguished Alumna
October 13, 2017 Dr. Amy Lansky, Gillings School alumna, was selected as one of five 2017 recipients of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Awards. She and other winners were recognized Oct. 12, during UNC’s University Day ceremony.
