To provide a much-needed characterization of Lassa fever epidemiology and pathogenesis, and to determine the duration and infectivity of genital fluids from survivors that will provide a wellspring of data to inform public policy and individual care.

To collect and store specimens from people who have been exposed to a natural or manmade disaster.

Gather detailed information on the health and treatment of patients with severe asthma worldwide, track how well patients are responding to treatment, and undertake medical research using data from the registry to improve asthma treatment and care.

Why have our societies become so polarized? How deeply are we divided? And what is the role of social networks in bridging as well as deepening these divides? This study focuses on local communities in North Carolina to understand political change in America and beyond. In particular, we are interested in how people in their church congregation experience political and social change. This is because churches are pillars of local community life in North Carolina. We reach out to local faith leaders across the spectrum of Christian churches to get their take on how their congregation grapples with the issues of our time. This is part of a comparative study across several Western societies.

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, by taking samples of endometrial tissue. Samples are taken by a common procedure called an endometrial biopsy. We will look at markers of inflammation and altered energy metabolism in people with and without endometriosis in order to better understand the disease and identify new and better ways to treat endometriosis.

We are interested in finding ways to make political conversations go more smoothly. We will examine which conversations lead people to have more positive views of those they disagree with.

Determine the effectiveness of real-time CGM at reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality in pregnant individuals with T2DM, compared to regular blood sugar testing methods.

This study aims to understand how adults who have completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail planned for their thru-hike and adjusted their plans in response to different situations on the trail.

Diversity and inclusion offices use various communication strategies as part of their work to create a more welcoming and inclusive campus environment. This research involves interviewing diversity and inclusion professionals at universities in the Southeastern US to better understand their primary goals, decision-making processes, and communication efforts.

We are engaging 12 EMS providers throughout North Carolina in a focused training and education program meant to improve EMS pediatric care.