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 remains on track for labs … Read more

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, PhD; Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology/Immunology and … Read more

North Carolina has been ranked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as having the 12th highest premature birth rate in the country (I). According to data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, more than 10% of births in 2016 in North Carolina occurred prior to 37 weeks of gestation (compared to 9.85% … Read more

In addition to our regular CRI Activities Update, this month’s Research Focus highlights collaborative work from the team led by Joseph Piven, MD; Professor of Psychiatry; Director of the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD); and Thomas E. Castelloe Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology. Activities Update: In the spirit of increasing collaborations and broadening attendance, … Read more