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

We are investigating how individuals' beliefs relate to their attitudes towards various standup comedy jokes. We are conducting this research to understand differences in individuals' opinions and perhaps shed light on disagreements in popular culture.

I want to document a local language called Rusitène, spoken alongside Italian in Southern Italy but different from it. This language has under 2000 speakers and is at risk of disappearing, and with it, the associated culture and local knowledge.

The presence of certain genetic factors in some patients protects them from developing coronary artery disease (CAD). This study seeks to identify these protective genetic factors and to expand our understanding of the genetic contribution to the development of CAD.

To find out whether physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists and other health care practitioners have different motivations for training and personal health outcomes.

We are asking to interview South Asian and Southeast Asians living in the United States on their experiences with birth, postpartum care, and menstrual management. We want to know how culture and religion can impact how we experience these life changing moments and how the medical team can best support South Asian and Southeast Asian patients during these times.

We are examining literacy instruction in a rural school through interviews, observations, and focus groups with relevant stakeholders.

Aim 1: Among key stakeholders in NC impacted by HIV molecular surveillance (HMS) activities, we aim to assess the ethical concerns surrounding the implementation of HMS and related pubic health services and research by: 1a) Characterizing stakeholders' awareness, experiences with, and sources of information AND 1b) Examining perceptions, including perceived risks and benefits and other ethical considerations, and the opportunities for enhancement of community engagement practices Aim 2: To develop a community-engaged partnership framework to promote effective communication and community participation regarding HMS, and related health services and research.

We are interested in how information regarding political leadership affects how adults evaluate leaders during periods of crisis. This study is part of a larger NSF-funded project examining political accountability during crisis and the vignette study is an attempt to get at the psychological foundations of public opinion during crises.

The purpose of the study is to better understand acute respiratory infections in patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). This information will help to plan prevention and treatment studies in the future.