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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We’re hiring! The Training Grant Project Manager supports NIH‑funded training grants for the School of Medicine, coordinating data, reporting, and applications. Be the central point person advancing best practices and shared resources. Apply: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315...

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Research Project Manager

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. The UNC School of...

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Join us March 26, 3–4:30 PM at UNC MBRB Room 2204 for the 10th Annual Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium featuring 2020 Nobel laureate, Dr. Jennifer Doudna. Her talk: “CRISPR‑powered gene editing for human and planet health.” go.unc.edu/Oliver-Smith...

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Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The 2025 School of Medicine Office of Research Annual Report highlights a year of discovery, collaboration, and growth across UNC. Explore key achievements, initiatives, and the people driving innovation from bench to bedside! www.med.unc.edu/oor/wp-conte...

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Department of Surgery research faculty Adam Akerman, PhD and his team were recently featured for their groundbreaking work in blood-based detection of aortic aneurysms, a condition that can silently weaken the body’s largest artery and become fatal. www.nature.com/articles/d42...

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Blood-based screening for aneurysms

Early-stage AI model links blood-based molecular signatures to aortic anatomy.

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Discover the UNC School of Medicine’s latest research highlights in the 2025 SOM Research Round-Up, featuring groundbreaking discoveries, innovative collaborations, and the impact of our faculty and trainees on advancing science and health! go.unc.edu/SOM-research...

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Congrats to Drs. Bob Ferris & Samantha Meltzer-Brody on their election to the National Academy of Medicine! Their groundbreaking work in oncology and perinatal mental health is transforming care and advancing science. A proud moment for UNC Health! news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/ferr...

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Ferris, Meltzer-Brody Elected to National Academy of Medicine | Newsroom

UNC Health physician-leaders receive one of the highest honors in health and medicine

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, Dr. Aziz Sancar continues to inspire through groundbreaking DNA repair research, mentoring global scientists, and building cultural bridges via the Sancar Turkish Center. Science, legacy, and heart, all in one lab coat. news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/the-...

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The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Aziz Sancar | Newsroom

A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, the UNC professor continues to push the boundaries of discovery while inspiring the next generation and building cultural bridges between the United States and ...

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, Clarke-Pearson Distinguished Professor at @uncobgyn.bsky.social, received the 2025 Oliver Max Gardner Award for his groundbreaking work in maternal healthcare in low-resource settings. He will be honored at the University Day ceremony on Oct. 12! www.unc.edu/posts/2025/0...

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3 receive faculty, staff University Day awards | UNC-Chapel Hill

Bob Goldstein, Michael F. Almeida and Dr. Jeffrey Stringer will be honored at the University Day ceremony Oct. 12.

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Executive Dean of UNC SOM, shares how her passion for community and personal stories led her into medicine, psychiatry, and women’s mental health, and how UNC helped her build programs to better serve patients. www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/profes...

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TarHeal Wellness Podcast | Office of Graduate Medical Education- Chapel Hill, NC

Discover the support services available from the Office of Graduate Medical Education for residents and sub-specialty residents at UNC Hospitals.

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

New research, led by UNC School of Medicine researcher Samuel Young, reveals that proteins crucial for neural communication play more complex roles than previously understood, challenges existing paradigms in the field. news.unchealthcare.org/2025/07/prot...

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Proteins Important in Neural Communication Have Different Roles Than Previously Thought | Newsroom

New knowledge of these protein functions will help researchers develop new drug targets for chronic pain, autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, migraines, and other neurological conditions.

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Congratulations to Sarah Cohen, PhD (Cell Biology and Physiology) on receiving the 2025 Hettleman Prize! @cohenlaboratory.bsky.social

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Carolina is a world-class research university where great ideas turn into outcomes that improve the quality of life for all people. Learn more about Carolina’s research impact on this new website: www.unc.edu/carolinas-re...

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Carolina’s research impact | UNC-Chapel Hill

Carolina is a world-class research university where great ideas turn into outcomes that improve the quality of life for all people. Learn how the University’s research serves North Carolina, the natio...

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

The UNC School of Medicine has named the 2024–25 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars: Drs. Gaorav Gupta, Misty Good & Jason Stein! Each will receive research funding and join the Yang Society of Biomedical Scholars. Read about the awardees: news.unchealthcare.org/2025/04/unc-...

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UNC School of Medicine Names 2024-25 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars | Newsroom

Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, Misty Good, MD, MS, and Jason Stein, PhD, were selected as Yang Family Biomedical Scholars in the eighth installment of this annual School of Medicine award.

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

UNC Health and UNC-Chapel Hill seek a Chief Clinical Research Officer to lead a joint clinical research venture. The ideal MD/DO candidate will drive strategy, expand trials, and foster partnerships across the UNC Health network. @unchealth.bsky.social jobs.unchealthcare.org/jobs/1598737...

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Chief Clinical Research Officer in Chapel Hill, NC - UNC Health Care

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Advancing Brain Research: The Frohlich Lab, led by Dr. Flavio Frohlich, is part of the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation and specializes in groundbreaking research and developing innovative approaches to combating mental health issues. @unchealth.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=J35h...

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Advancing Brain Research: The Frohlich Lab's Work in Neurostimulation and Mental Health

YouTube video by UNC Health

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Office of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The 2024 UNC School of Medicine Annual Report is here! Congratulations to our incredible research community and thank you for your dedication to advancing medical research. Read more in the latest OoR Newsletter: www.med.unc.edu/oor/wp-conte...

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