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Researchers Identify Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Treatment of Threatened Sea Lion
A recent study co-authored by a UNC-Chapel Hill chemistry professor identified biomarkers that could change the diagnosis and treatment of domoic acid toxicosis (DAT), a condition caused by a neurotoxin secreted by harmful algal blooms.
Broadway and Beyond: The American Stage Musical
From Broadway classics to the latest hits, “MUSC 151: The American Stage Musical” explores themes of history and musical theater.
University Teaching Awards honor 25 standout educators
Selected from 588 nominations, the winners — many from the College of Arts and Sciences — are skilled instructors and “true champions of the student.”
Bruno Lab research extends from Galapagos to NC
Led by biologist John Bruno, lab members study species unique to the archipelago but with relevance to the larger ecosystem.
Advancing Research on Central Asian Modern History and Asian Diasporic Foodscapes
After launching the Summer International Collaboration Research Grant in 2023, the Institute awarded SICR grants to associate professors Eren Tasar and Ji-Yeon Jo (FFP ’24) to conduct research in Austria and South Korea in summer 2024.
Presidential Early Career Award goes to 4 Carolina researchers
Three of the four winners are in the College of Arts and Sciences. The U.S. government honor is the highest given to scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential.
In the Media
Magnificent hoard of gold and silver coins sheds unprecedented light on medieval Israel
A magnificent assortment of 364 gold and silver coins dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries CE has been unearthed at the site of an ancient rural village in the Galilee, providing a surprising glimpse into life in the Land of Israel in medieval times. The new research examines artifacts found in 2018 in two vessels next to the synagogue at Huqoq, in an excavation led by Professor Jodi Magness at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Read the article at The Times of Israel
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Pirate Den to Fantasy Islands: Five Different Ryukyus, Fourteenth through Twenty-First Centuries: Jan. 30
Gregory Smits, professor of history and Asian studies at Pennsylvania State University, will describe five different Ryukyus: the abode of pirates during the 14th and 15th centuries, a de facto shipping corporation for the Ming dynasty during the 15th century, a maritime empire during the 16th century, a theatrical state during the 17th-19th centuries and fantasy islands in the imaginations of many contemporary people. The event is Jan. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in Hamilton Hall, sponsored by the Carolina Asia Center.
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