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Author Archives: Peggy Felix

The National Academy of Kinesiology ranks UNC’s Human Movement Science PhD program as one of the top five US doctoral programs in kinesiology

October 2, 2020
The program jumped from previous ranks of #11 (unadjusted) and #16 (adjusted) in 2015.

School-Based Physical Therapy in the Age of COVID-19

September 28, 2020
Laurie Ray, PT, MPT, PhD, was interviewed in APTA magazine regarding ways in which PT practitioners are serving, advocating and advancing practice in our public schools.

Researchers for the Center for Literacy & Disability Studies Receive $2.5-Million Grant

September 17, 2020
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research awarded researchers Karen Erickson (UNC), Lori Geist (UNC), and Jeff Higginbotham (University at Buffalo) funding to the improve expressive communication of individuals with complex communication needs.

Clare Harrop featured in Endeavors’ “Research UNCovered” story

September 2, 2020
Clare Harrop is a research assistant professor and a fellow in the FPG Child Development Institute. She studies early developmental trajectories in children, particularly girls, with or at risk for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.

Advancing the research agenda at UNC-Chapel Hill

September 2, 2020
A newly-released video highlights three UNC researchers who show ground-breaking possibilities with TraCS support – drones that deliver life-saving equipment, mental health treatment based on brain wave therapy, and 3D-printed intravaginal rings to deliver therapeutics for women’s health.