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UNC Innovation Pilot Award recipient builds on results to earn a two-year grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation to further advance a new model of clinical care aimed at improving the hospital experience and outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s disease. 

The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the awardees of the 14th Annual Innovation Pilot Awards. Proposals were sought from across UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine faculty and employees for innovations across a spectrum of areas including care delivery, workforce development, new technology, advanced analytics, and...

Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving.

A geneticist at the UNC School of Medicine has coordinated the development of Mondo, the world’s first standardized rare disease coding tool. Mondo is designed to streamline the diagnosis and treatment planning for millions of patients with rare diseases internationally.

The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the Innovation Pilot Awards Request for Proposal is now open!

The Healthy Food First trial offers compelling evidence that empowering people to choose the nutritious foods they want can drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes, helping more North Carolina families take steps toward healthier lifestyles.

The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the awardees of the 13th Annual Innovation Pilot Awards. Proposals were sought from across UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine faculty and employees for innovations across a spectrum of areas including care delivery, workforce development, new technology, advanced analytics, and...

In a new study published in JMIR Medical Education, Dr. Lukasz Mazur and his team have explored the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance the culture of patient safety within healthcare settings. This innovative project, funded by the UNC Center for Health Innovation, Innovation Pilot Awards, represents a step...

Becker’s Health IT recently investigated how UNC Health is advancing thoughtful use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve clinical practice and operational efficiency. The health system is now implementing AI technology to enhance workflows across the enterprise. Chief Analytics Officer Rachini Moosavi emphasized the partnership between people and technology, focusing...

The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the Innovation Pilot Awards Request for Proposal is now open!