Apr

Two UNC faculty members are elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

CHAPEL HILL -- Two members of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty have been elected fellows of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences in recognition of “preeminent contributions” in their fields.

Leading scientists to gather at UNC for cancer symposium May 11, 12

CHAPEL HILL -- Leading scientists in the fields of biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, animal models and human diseases will gather at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill May 11 and 12 for a symposium on DNA and cancer.

U.S. service academies to collaborate with UNC, Andrews Air Force Base, Duke in knee injury study

CHAPEL HILL -- The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force academies - fierce rivals on the sports field - soon will cooperate on a $2.8-million study of risk factors for a common knee injury among athletes.

Study: Injectable drug, combined with counseling, shows promise in treating alcohol dependence

CHAPEL HILL -- Research led by the University of North CHAPEL HILL -- Research led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with 23 other sites nationwide has found that long-acting injections of the drug naltrexone, combined with psychotherapy, significantly reduced heavy drinking in patients being treated for alcohol dependence.

Children, parents sought for study of text messaging in treatment of childhood overweight

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Children 5-8 years old who are at risk of being overweight are invited to participate in an 8-week study that tests using cell phone text messaging to self-monitor healthy behaviors.

Kenney inducted into Association of American Physicians (Brief)

Dr. Shannon C. Kenney, Sarah Graham Kenan professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology at UNC, has been inducted into the Association of American Physicians.

Study finds enzyme activity promotes rare form of leukemia, offers potential target for new drugs

CHAPEL HILL -- Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified an enzyme that helps trigger the development of leukemia, a cancer of blood cells.

Study shows light therapy to effectively treat mood disorders, including SAD

CHAPEL HILL -- A study commissioned by the American Psychiatric Association and led by a psychiatrist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine has found that light therapy effectively treats mood disorders, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other depressive disorders.

Study: obesity impairs immune response of mice, boosts chances of dying from influenza infection

CHAPEL HILL – Obesity apparently reduces laboratory mice’s ability to turn on elements of their immune systems needed for controlling influenza infection, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine study shows.

Gene associated with breast cancer may play major role in prostate cancer recurrence

CHAPEL HILL -- A gene associated with breast cancer also may play a major role in the recurrence of prostate cancer, according to new research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Campus consortium is advancing knowledge of human subject research practices in N.C.

CHAPEL HILL -- North Carolina's campuses - large and small, public and private - are conducting research involving human subjects. Now, 25 of them have come together to enhance their knowledge and share experiences in order to ensure that such research is done at the highest levels and using the safest methods.

Briefs Graduate students to be recognized for service, research on Thursday (April 7)

UNC's Graduate School will recognize outstanding graduate students for their service and research during its seventh annual Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony on Thursday (April 7).