In order to improve the biomedical research environment at UNC-Chapel Hill, we are developing new training opportunities and evaluating how well they work

Compare two surgical procedures for treatment of trichiasis to see which one has better outcomes.

The purpose of this study is to collect information through online surveys and interviews with college students and faculty/staff to help inform the development of a nutrition and culinary education curriculum for college students.

To evaluate surgeon's use and comfort with video visits for surgical clinics.

The purpose of this study is to understand how well the learning resources at UNC-Chapel Hill's Library Makerspace meet the needs of first-generation and international undergraduate students. The study will explore what resources are available, how they are designed to help students learn, and whether students feel these resources reflect their cultural values, learning styles, and goals. To do this, I will look closely at the learning materials, talk with students in a focus group, and test a new resource based on their feedback. The goal is to find ways to improve the Makerspace's self-guided learning tools so they better support students from diverse backgrounds. This research will help the Library Makerspace create a more welcoming and effective learning environment for all students.

The primary purpose of this project is to support local Triple P counties and/or agencies to monitor and improve Triple P implementation by increasing the availability of quality outcome monitoring resources for county and/or agency partners. In addition, the project team is interested in using the data for future research purposes.

I will be evaluating the usefulness of a standardized handoff tool, the I-PASS tool, in improving nurse to nurse shift handoff on an adult behavioral health unit.

There are two main aims of this study. The first aim is to describe rates of jaw pain symptoms in patients who have root canal treatment. The second aim is to test whether a short questionnaire can identify patients with jaw pain.

The research team from the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute is conducting a study on the implementation of IYCF-E in Western North Carolina (WNC) after Hurricane Helene. This research aims to share lessons learned and improve the quality of future relief efforts through: 1) sharing lived experiences; 2) assessing effectiveness of training; and 3) informing the state- and national-level policy recommendations for incorporating Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) evidence-based practices.

To compare the prevalence, severity, and timing of chronic health conditions (CHC) in a cohort of patients with DS-AL (Down Syndrome Acute Leukemia) with age-comparable DS individuals that have no cancer history. Our secondary objectives will compare NP (Neuro-Psychological) and health-related quality of life outcomes in survivors of DS-AL compared with age-comparable DS individuals with no cancer history, and will identify risk determinants of CHC and NP late effects among survivors of DS-AL.