While platforms market gig work as an opportunity for entrepreneurship and as a fall-back option during periods of unemployment, the current coronavirus pandemic -- and the importance of social distancing -- suggests that gig employment might not be a solution during times of national crisis. This mixed methods research project will utilize in-depth interviews and demographic surveys (conducted remotely) with up to 100 gig workers in NYC affiliated to examine how workers are experiencing the virus and how it is impacting their lives and livelihoods.

We are interested in learning if T-STEP (TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Post-Secondary Education Program) is an effective transition program for 16-21-year-olds with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder in the community college setting. This study will help us learn more about the effectiveness of the program compared to not receiving T-STEP or any transition service.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate an educational platform for concussion education.

The purpose of this study is to understand the ways neighborhoods impact young Black men's heart health. In this study, Black men will meet as a group to talk and do some activities to help improve understanding of how neighborhoods impact health.

Do you want to help us learn more about skin cancers with little effort on your part? We would like to collect data from your medical record and use tissues sitting in storage to help us better understand how skin cancers work and find treatments/cures. Contact us today to find out how you can be a part of ground-breaking research!

Are you pregnant and planning to deliver at UNC? We are interested in investigating how the stress affects pregnancy outcomes. Our study uses simple surveys (up to 4 times). Participants are eligible for a raffle to win one of five $50 gift cards! You can also join a second part of this study and provide a blood sample when your blood is drawn at your OB appointment; once we collect your blood you will receive a 'thank you' gift of newborn care items valued at $20!

The purpose of this research study is to deliver 6 months of 1:1 health coaching to cancer patients being treated at UNC Cancer Hospital. This program hopes to improve patient's self-confidence and satisfaction with how they feel and what they are able to do day-to-day. This includes exercising, support for healthy eating, emotional and social needs. Health coaching means you will receive weekly phone calls and emails from a trained coach.

In this study, we want to learn how our genes and how we live can make kids overweight and cause health problems.

The purpose of this research study is to study the costs and health-related impacts of shingles eye disease.

Have you had a stroke? Did someone you care about have a stroke? If you are interested in participating in research studies related to stroke, you may join the UNC Stroke Research Registry. People on the registry may be called by researchers to find out if they want to participate in one or more studies related to stroke.