Author Archives: Kate Matthews

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today approved more than $20 million for studies that will use PCORnet, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, to test ways to improve care for people with arthritis, blood pressure, depression and irritable bowel disease. Read more >>

The UNC Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement (IHQI) has selected six projects that will be supported through the Improvement Scholars Program, including one led by Zachary Willis, MD, MPH. Read more >>

UNC researchers led by Frank Conlon, PhD, shed light on how gene defects lead to congenital heart malformations. Dr. Conlon’s study includes research conducted in collaboration with the lab of Ian Davis, MD, PhD. Read more >>

In addition to our regular CRI Activities Update, this month’s Research Focus highlights collaborative work from the team led by Matthew Laughon, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics in the division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Activities Update:  The latest news announcement on the Mary Ellen Jones building renovation can be found here. The renovation schedule...

In preparation for the May seminar, please take our quick survey on your knowledge, perception and clinical experience with e-cigarettes. Participation in the survey is not required to attend the seminar. In addition to our regular CRI Activities Update, this month’s Research Focus highlights collaborative work from the team led by Ilona Jaspers,...