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Research
Research at UNC-Chapel Hill, a billion-dollar venture, has quadrupled over the past 15 years, firmly establishing Carolina as one of America’s top-ranked research universities.
Facts & Figures
- 10thamong research universities for federal funding devoted to research and development in all fields
- 13thlargest U.S. research university in research volume
- 900+UNC-Chapel Hill research projects directly addressed the health, education, or well-being of North Carolina citizens in 2021
- $1.16 billion+reached in annual research expenditures at Carolina
- 3,000+undergraduates produce original research in approximately 140 courses
Serving North Carolina,
Changing the World
Carolina is a world-class research university where great ideas and creativity flow, innovations are put to the test, and discoveries are made.
UNC-Chapel Hill awarded funding for study of Malan Syndrome
The syndrome is caused by gene variants that affect the Nuclear Factor One X gene in neuronal cells, which creates proteins. Too little of these proteins result in symptoms such as tall stature, low muscle tone, intellectual disability, enlarged aorta and other physiological and behavioral complications.
Learning is reciprocal at the UNC Program in Nicaragua
The UNC Program in Nicaragua has significantly contributed to the field of emerging infections, including Zika and COVID-19, and program findings have led to new understandings about childhood diarrhea, the second leading cause of child mortality worldwide.
UNC School of Medicine awarded $3 Million for emerging pathogen preparedness and training
UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases and critical care experts Dr. William Fischer Dr. David Wohl, in collaboration with UNC Hospitals colleagues, will lead a Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
Research Around campus
UNC-Chapel Hill awarded funding for study of Malan Syndrome
The syndrome is caused by gene variants that affect the Nuclear Factor One X gene in neuronal cells, which creates proteins. Too little of these proteins result in symptoms such as tall stature, low muscle tone, intellectual disability, enlarged aorta and other physiological and behavioral complications.
UNC-Chapel Hill researchers examine impact of family care of children’s brains
A new study by a group of Carolina researchers shows that deprivation of attention and emotional connection early in life continues to affect brain development well into adolescence.
Dive into University Research Week Oct. 10-14
Register for nearly 60 events celebrating discovery, including classes, panel discussions, webinars and hands-on demonstrations.