May 2003 News Releases

May 2003

Increase in autism diagnoses is subject of next Public Health Grand Rounds (May 30, 2003)
With government nod, gene therapy pioneered at UNC is given to children with rare disorder (May 30, 2003)
Local community coordinators trained by UNC to help area residents better manage arthritis, other chronic diseases (May 30, 2003)
In memory of Samantha: a $2.5 million gift for the study of SIDS (May 29, 2003)
UNC HIV-AIDS screening, prevention method could become national model for cutting illness (May 29, 2003)
Smith recognized for contributions as AHA’s first chief science officer (May 29, 2003)
New drug enfuvirtide shows promise against drug resistant HIV infection (May 28, 2003)
UNC Burch Fellows pursue dream projects around the world (May 28, 2003)
Major themes of photography explored in Ackland exhibition (May 28, 2003)
Crimestoppers appeals to public for leads in connection with two cases (May 27, 2003)
New national studies show combined hormone replacement therapy boosts stroke, dementia (May 27, 2003)
Research finds periodontal disease, body mass index jointly associated with heart disease protein marker (May 26, 2003)
UNC places 13^th nationwide in NIH research grants; all health affairs units in top 25 (May 27, 2003)
Researchers aim to centralize N.C. emergency room data to combat epidemics, bioterrorism (May 23, 2003)
Carolina First Campaign reaches $1 billion (May 23, 2003)
N.C.'s 10 outdoor drama theaters plan tales of the bard, history (May 22, 2003)
New Web site streamlines planning for attending outdoor dramas (May 22, 2003)
New study: percentage of babies born with intestinal birth defect growing in U.S., N.C. (May 22, 2003)
Study: Adults maintain significant improvement in ADHD with long-term use of extended-release mixed-salts amphetamine (May 21, 2003)
Students in GEAR UP NC counties invited to PlayMakers’ drama camp (May 20, 2003)
Houpt to step down as UNC medical school dean (May 19, 2003)
NC Civic Index takes first statewide pulse of civic vitality (May 19, 2003)
Two seniors graduating Sunday win generous Cooke scholarships (May 16, 2003)
Varner wins Rieser Fellowship, will study in Spain next year (May 16, 2003)
Fisher’s outstanding college career leads to Luce Scholarship in Asia (May 16, 2003)
Early arrival, shuttle use advised for commencement on May 18 (May 15, 2003)
Hemocellular Therapeutics establishes licensing agreement with UNC, ECU (May 15, 2003)
Study finds portion of population resistant to infectious Norwalk virus (May 14, 2003)
UNC’s Veazey awarded second Udall Scholarship (May 13, 2003)
In potentially important discovery, scientists find two forms of genetic material chromatin (May 12, 2003)
Most N.C. floods involved decaying weather systems, not intense ones, new research shows (May 12, 2003)
New lily species found in eastern N.C. Sandhills (May 9, 2003)
Scrapping for jobs, support and opportunities, graduate sticks with 11-year road to degree (May 8, 2003)
Morehead Center explores ‘DNA: The Secret of Life’ in new film; DNA pioneer Watson collaborates on project, will appear (May 7, 2003)
Religion linked to stronger family relationships, new research shows (May 7, 2003)
UNC physician says patient, doctor education improves health outcomes (May 7, 2003)
Two win Humboldt Fellowships in Berlin (May 7, 2003)
Three with Carolina ties elected fellows of American Academy of Arts and Sciences (May 6, 2003)
UNC astronomer wins top science award (May 5, 2003)
Without enzyme catalyst, slowest known biological reaction takes 1 trillion years: study (May 5, 2003)
N.C. Congressman David Price, three others honored at annual AIDS dinner, fund-raiser (May 4, 2003)
Placebo study indicates lower doses may effectively treat ADHD (May 3, 2003)
UNC recruits CDC veteran to direct N.C. Institute for Public Health (May 2, 2003
Four tapped for Massey Awards (May 2, 2003)
Rare, early music instrument to be featured in May 12 concert (May 2, 2003)
Saturday community forum to focus on challenges, strengths of Hispanic community (May 2, 2003)
UNC recruits CDC veteran to direct N.C. Institute for Public Health (May 2, 2003)
Former Appalachian Regional Commission head to lead economic development program for rural, small N.C. towns (May 1, 2003)