Record #:

25657

Author(s):

Voss, Meagen

Abstract:

Ben Philpot, an assistant professor in the UNC Neuroscience Center, studies Angelman syndrome and its neurological symptoms. The most prominent symptom of Angelman syndrome is impaired speech. Philpot hopes to identify molecular changes that cause damage to the brain’s sensory experience.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 26 Issue 1, Fall 2009, p14-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Neurology--Research--Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25732

Author(s):

Voss, Meagen

Abstract:

For decades, scientists have been studying a protein associated with inflammatory pain, but made little progress until Mark Zylka discovered an enzyme called prostatic acid phosphatase. Zylka is now developing the enzyme to be used as an noninvasive medical treatment.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p24-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25737

Author(s):

Hardy, Susan

Abstract:

Anna Spagnoli’s research in pediatric endocrinology might lead to a new treatment for nonhealing broken bones known as fracture nonunions. She anticipates that stem cell treatments can help to regenerate bone tissue in children.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p42-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Stem cell research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25788

Author(s):

Mole, Beth

Abstract:

Bird flu is a danger wherever people mingle with birds, especially in crowded, unsanitary conditions. For years, the H5N1 bird flu has been considered an imminent threat to public health because it can transfer from birds to humans. UNC researcher Ray Pickles is trying to find what can prevent the bird flu from becoming a pandemic.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 3, Spring 2009, p37-39, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public health; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25720

Author(s):

Nathe, Margarite; Mole, Beth

Abstract:

Strains of tuberculosis have mutated and become resistant to multiple drugs due to decades of inconsistent drug supplies, drug shortages, and poor drug quality. According to UNC researchers, we are potentially getting close to a bacteria that we have no tools or weapons against. In response, they are studying causes of the disease and exploring new treatment options for patients in Africa.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Fall 2008, p18-23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Disease; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25802

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Oliver Smithies won the 2007 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, and is UNC’s first Nobel Prize winner. Smithies developed the initial method for gene targeting that led to mice that model hundreds of human diseases.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 24 Issue 2, Winter 2008, p10-15, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Prizes; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25870

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Microbiologist Bob Johnston and others are working on new approaches to HIV prevention. They aim to find vectored vaccines that could provide immunization against HIV, and herbs that naturally disrupt virus replication.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 2, Winter 2007, p38-41, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

AIDS (Disease) vaccines; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25873

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

UNC professor of medicine Adam Goldstein co-founded a nonprofit organization of volunteers who speak about their tragic experiences with cigarette smoking to North Carolina middle and high school students. Goldstein and other researchers are also advocating for laws that restrict secondhand smoke pollution in public spaces.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 3, Spring 2007, p10-15, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Smoking; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25880

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

UNC researchers are exploring how hypnosis can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome. According to Olafur Palsson, an associate professor of medicine, hypnosis can alleviate pain and discomfort by shifting a patient’s focus to positive and interesting things.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 3, Spring 2007, p32-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

26023

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

Researchers devised a new theory about how some autoimmune diseases work. Contrary to previous beliefs, autoimmunity is suspected to be triggered by antisense proteins. The theory is that genetic makeup and other factors come together to cause autoimmune diseases.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 20 Issue 3, Spring 2004, p27-32, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

26139

Author(s):

King, Nancy M.P.; Nelson, Daniel

Abstract:

Recently, federal and state policy makers have been debating how to ensure that laws protect privacy while allowing valid research uses of medical information. Carolina faculty members believe researchers should always obtain subjects’ informed consent, and attempt to balance society’s needs with patients’ rights.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Winter 1999, p28-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

26162

Author(s):

Zubritsky, Elizabeth

Abstract:

A multidisciplinary research team is studying electrical and chemical malfunctions that can cause heart attacks. Using a chemist’s sensor, cardiologists hope to be able to predict a heart attack before it happens.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Spring 1998, p18-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

26144

Author(s):

Zubritsky, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Rick Tidwell, professor of pathology, put together a consortium aimed at creating new drugs designed to fight deadly infections quickly. They developed a new drug that can be administrated in liquid form, similar to cough syrup.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 14 Issue 1, Fall 1997, p16-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Medicine--Innovations; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

26205

Author(s):

Horn, Dottie

Abstract:

The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse often go unseen. UNC School of Medicine researchers Mark Corrigan and James Garbutt investigate which aspects of childhood sexual abuse, such has early age of onset, most negatively affect psychiatric outcomes in adulthood.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 8 Issue 2, Spring 1991, p7-9, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sexual abuse--Children; Psychiatry--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

26209

Author(s):

McMorrow, Kathleen

Abstract:

Ethics are integral to medical school curricula. The medical faculty teaches students how to approach common ethical issues related to informed consent, patients’ rights, and rationing of health care.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 7 Issue 2, Winter 1990, p1-4, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools