This study aims to understand how the cities of Durham and of Chapel Hill have changed over time. It seeks to engage neighborhood level change and gain insight into placemaking and engagement with planning processes on a local level.

The purpose of this study is to allow for the laboratory examination and characterization of inflammatory cells found in sputum, nasal cells and components in exhaled breath. Sputum samples may also be tested for the presence of proteins and genetic variations thought to be important in inflammation.

To comprehensively characterize the clinical, laboratory, and histopathologic features of breast cancer patients receiving care according to local standards in Malawi.

In an effort to improve therapeutic options for treatment, this study will explore the use of research laboratory testing results to guide treatment decisions for difficult to treat Mycobacterium abscessus and other non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections. Specific combinations of antibiotics will be tested in the laboratory, alone or in combination, to determine if those antibiotics could help with treatment of individual patients.

We aim to characterize work exposures and illness in Badin, North Carolina--the site of an aluminum smelting facility for nearly 100 years.

The purpose of this IRB approved Humanitarian Use of a device is to allow patients to be treated with LDL-Apheresis, using the LIPOSORBER® LA-15 system. This device is approved for adult and pediatric patients with Focal Segmental Glomeruloslerosis as a Humanitarian Use Device. Its effectiveness has not been demonstrated.

The purpose of this study is to explore the home shared reading resources and experiences of Mandarin-speaking children who cannot rely on speech to be heard and understood in Taiwan, as reported by their parents through questionnaires. This data will also be compared with an existing national survey of 11,551 parents of children without disabilities in Taiwan.

We are assessing clinician and breast cancer survivors' perceptions of our interactive, artificial intelligence-based decision aid, designed to help inform patients who are considering breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant health justice concern with increasing political threats to education, prevention, and treatment. North Carolina continues to face significant intersectional disparities in preventing and treating HIV resulting in high incidence rates compared to the rest of the United States. However, North Carolina has an established HIV advocacy network that aims to improve the lives of those impacted by HIV. The rationale for this project is that understand the network of organizations involved in how HIV is overseen in North Carolina. It seeks to explore what, how, and why these organizations interact to inform current and future advocacy efforts that contribute to improving the lives of those living with HIV.

Ovarian cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed gynecologic cancer in the United States. Although it is the eleventh most common cancer among women, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death. Fortunately, survival rates for ovarian cancer patients have been improving over the past few decades due to advances in medical procedures and the availability of new cancer drugs. However, studies have shown that the improvement of clinical outcomes are unequal among patients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. This study seeks to understand the factors associated with healthcare disparities in Black ovarian cancer patients and identify features of programs that have been successful in addressing these racial imbalances. The findings of this study will help the researcher develop future programs to address healthcare disparities in Black ovarian cancer patients.