Groundbreaking COVID-19 Research

The UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases is a global leader in infectious disease research and clinical care. When the pandemic began, their research teams jumped into action to fight COVID-19 head-on with exploratory treatments and new research to help both healthcare workers on the front lines and the community at large. Explore their studies and other COVID-19 research at UNC below!

Explore COVID-19 Research

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COVID-19 Treatment Studies

Rise Above COVID

Find out more about Rise Above COVID, an effort to find safe and effective treatments for COVID-19.

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Studies to learn more about COVID-19

OBS-C Study

The OBS-C study is an observational study that is enrolling participants that test positive for COVID-19. This study is analyzing multiple aspects of COVID-19 in people that TEST POSITIVE, including but not limited to the epidemiology and risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, how the disease affects someone’s immune system, and the various symptoms and ways the illness is displayed in the body.

For Those who TEST POSITIVE:
- 5 in-person visits at the UNC Adams School Dentistry: a baseline visit, with follow-up visits at 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months after baseline
- Surveys administered at each in-person visit
- Sample collection of blood draw, urine, saliva, throat gargle, and nasal swab at each in-person visit
- $75 Visa gift card as compensation for each in-person visit
For Those who TEST NEGATIVE, but have symptoms of respiratory illness:
- Telephone visit to enroll in the study
- One in-person visit at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry approx. one month after initial telephone call
- In-person visit will include a blood draw
Isaac Hughes - Coordinator

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More COVID-19 Research at UNC

We have even more COVID-19 research at UNC! Some of the studies listed are recruiting by physician referral or invitation only, meaning that they are looking for very specific participants. We encourage you to explore what UNC is doing to combat COVID-19, but you won't be able to express interest in some of these studies.

See all COVID-19 Research at UNC

How can you help?

Donate Plasma

Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, or had a known COVID-19 exposure? You may be able to help patients who are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. You may be eligible to donate plasma. The UNC Blood Donation Center in Chapel Hill, NC is collecting plasma from eligible donors. Click here to learn more or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sew Mask Helpers & Ear Savers

Wearing a mask all day can cause pressure on healthcare workers' ears. Please consider donating your time and skill to make mask helpers for healthcare workers. Find instructions for creating mask helpers and ear savers on UNC Health's website.

COVID-19 News & Resources

We are learning new things every day about COVID-19. For information about UNC Health's response, visit the UNC Health COVID-19 Resources page. To read stories about how UNC-Chapel Hill researchers are fighting coronavirus, visit UNC Research's COVID-19 Coverage page, and for up-to-date information and statistics about COVID-19, visit CDC.gov.

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