NEU-411 is being studied to see if it can slow PD progression in individuals with PD who have LRRK2 pathway overactivity (referred to as LRRK2-driven) based on their genetic profile.

The purpose of this work is to address institutional administrative capacity with input from UNC Chapel Hill and North Carolina Central University post-doctoral fellows and faculty to better understand experiences associated with previous research collaborations and assess perceived benefits and barriers to developing research capacity among investigators from under-represented minority groups.

the aim of this study is to measure and compare the effectiveness of the different nurse residency programs across UNC Health using a validated measure (Casey-Fink) of new nurse preparedness.

The purpose of this study is to examine healthcare workers' perspectives on compassion fatigue and how it correlates with caring for patients engaged in extended hospital admissions. Specifically, it will examine how healthcare providers perceive the psychological and emotional toll of caring for patients over an extended period of time, whether they are in recovery or declining, and how that affects their job satisfaction and their ability to provide high-quality care.

The purpose for this study is to assess attitudes before and after completing an educational opportunity that helps dental students and dental hygiene students prepare for their careers. This will be done by allowing them to build strong resumes and cover letters, meeting experienced employers from various dental practice settings, and practicing interviewing skills through mock interviews. This will be completed over three two-hour sessions.

There is an urgent and dire need to address public health issues that affect transition-aged individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), especially while these individuals are living in dorm settings and/or away from their primary caregiver(s) for the first time. The proposed Capstone student research project will address this vital issue through the development of a Healthy Adults Education module to be integrated into programming for HEELS UP, an inclusive post-secondary education program.

We are excited to invite you to participate in a research study on how people perceive news stories on social media. This study aims to understand what aspects of a news post draw people's attention and how these elements influence perceptions. What's involved? As a participant, you'll complete a short survey and then view a social media news post while an eye-tracking device to record where your attention is directed. This study session will take approximately 20-30 minutes and will be conducted in our on-campus lab. Some participants may be invited to a 10 minute follow-up interview to review their eye-tracking data and share additional thoughts. Why participate? Your participation will help us advance knowledge in digital media and public perception research, potentially informing how we understand and improve transparency in online media. While

The purpose of this study is to understand how employees' interactions with others at work influence their motivation and behaviors.

We are assess the utility of using a required doctor badge insert along with normal physician name tags to help patients and staff more accurately identify physicians. In particular, residents, or trainees, especially those in surgery are often misperceived as nurses, students, or other non-physicians. Prior research has shown that this varies based on both race and gender.

The purpose of this study is to understand why some Veterans return FIT colorectal cancer screening kits and some do not.