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Gregory and Clissold Publish in Journal of Biomolecular Techniques
January 7, 2026Five Teams Receive ECBR Grants for New Approach Methodologies Research Pilot Projects
December 19, 2025The UNC School of Medicine Office of Research provided pilot funding to five teams for cutting-edge New Approach Methodologies research. The School of Medicine Office of Research sponsors an annual pilot program, Emerging Challenges in Biomedical Research (ECBR), that provides support for innovative, early-stage research relevant to external strategic priorities. The fall 2025 round of funding was focused on advancing translational biomedical research through the use or development of New Approach Methodologies/Non-Animal Models (NAMs) and New Approach Technologies (NATs). Previous ECBR rounds have provided pilot support for Basic Science, Health Equity Research, COVID-19, Zika, Alzheimer’s Disease, Precision Healthcare and Vaping research. … Read more