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2019 CFTK Research Grant Awards

March 6, 2020

The UNC CRI is excited to announce the recipients of the 2019 Carolina For The Kids (CFTK) Research Grant Awards, part of the CRI’s Research Grant Initiative. These grants are made possible by the generous donors and hard work of UNC students through the Carolina For The Kids Foundation. These awards are designed to provide … Read more

2019 UNC Children’s Development Early Career Investigator Grant Awards

February 20, 2020

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2019 UNC Children’s Development Early Career Investigator Grants, part of the CRI’s Research Grant Initiative. These awards are funded by the UNC Children’s Medical Foundation through fundraising and philanthropic donations. This grant supports the development of pediatric researchers to advance child health. In alignment with this … Read more

Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program

November 21, 2019

The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program will be hosting a 4-day training session March 16-19, 2020 at the Emerge Center in Durham, NC. The aim of the program is to provide evidence-based treatment for tobacco use and dependence for health professionals. The TTS Program consists of on-site training and combines findings from the most … Read more

NIH Awards $7.5 million to ramp up clinical trials for rare, genetic airway diseases

October 14, 2019

To continue the push toward clinical trial readiness for individuals with rare diseases, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, in partnership with other NIH institutes and centers, announced its continued support of the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network, including $7.5 million over the next five years for the Genetic Disorders of Mucociliary Clearance Consortium (GDMCC), led … Read more