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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.


Isabel Silva, a Kenan Galapagos Fellow and doctoral student studying biology, left, and Savannah Ryburn, a doctoral student in the environment, ecology, and energy program within the UNC College of Arts and Sciences, right, work with samples in the Bruno lab. (Megan Mendenhall/UNC Research).

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.


Collage of headshots of the PECASE winners.

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.


New AI Tool Enhances Image Quality in Virtual and Augmented Reality

In the realm of virtual reality and augmented reality, the quality and realism of images are crucial for creating immersive experiences.


Lee Roberts, left, and Greg Forest, right, hold Forest's Jefferson Award certificate, which is framed.

Greg Forest wins 2024 Jefferson Award

The applied mathematics professor in the College of Arts and Sciences stressed the importance of community in accepting the honor Dec. 13.


A closeup of a male student at the research fair looking closely at a round object on a table.

Carolina ranks 9th among all top U.S. research institutions

UNC-Chapel Hill has grown research activity by $190M, pushing the University into the top 10 research institutions in the U.S. by volume and annual expenditures.


Ramon Ortega stands on a soccer field and tosses a soccer ball in the air.

Service is his passion

Ramon Ortega, an exercise and sport science major and active-duty Marine, will be the first in his family to graduate from college at Winter Commencement.


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