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Truman Lab awarded new R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health
The Klein College of Science’s Truman Lab has been awarded a new R01 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). From 2024 to 2028, the new grant will provide $1,278,920 for the project “Understanding the role of Hsp70 chaperone code in proteostasis,” adding to […]
Battling Bird Flu: Khaled Obeid Dissects Data on Avian Influenza
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a virus that is on the mind of many in the United States and globally. The disease, which historically is transmitted by wild and farm birds, recently has jumped to other farm animals and humans. The mass infections of chickens has forced farmers to reduce their flocks resulting in […]
H5N1 bird flu mutates to better hijack human cells
From egg prices to pet food recalls – and now, confirmation that another strain of bird flu has infected a large commercial flock of broiler chickens on a Mississippi farm – headlines are capturing escalating concern over H5N1’s spread. According to recent findings by a team of bioinformatics and genomics experts at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, […]
H5N1 influenza viral lineages beginning to evade human immunological defenses
New computational modeling of avian influenza variants’ immunoprotein interactions – developed by a research team at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte – reveals the H5N1 influenza virus is evolving to escape immunological defenses raised by previous infection or vaccination in mammals. Published on March 17 in eBioMedicine, part of The Lancet, the team’s new […]
UNC Charlotte creates new AI Institute
UNC Charlotte is leading in defining the future of artificial intelligence. As the Charlotte region’s educational AI leader, the University is advancing AI research, education and ethical implementation to drive innovation with real-world impact. The launch of the Charlotte AI Institute (CLT AI Institute) formalizes UNC Charlotte’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration and […]
Unlocking the secrets of collagen:
How sea creature superpowers are inspiring smart biomaterials for human health. Major findings on the inner workings of a brittle star’s ability to reversibly control the pliability of its tissues will help researchers solve the puzzle of mutable collagenous tissue (MCT) and potentially inspire new “smart” biomaterials for human health applications. The work is directed […]
New study reveals timing matters for COVID-19 boosters
Timing COVID-19 booster shots correctly could greatly enhance their effectiveness, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the Yale School of Public Health. Their results show that the optimal schedule for administration of a COVID-19 booster vary significantly depending on one’s geographic location and past […]
De-CIPHERing Infectious Disease
CIPHER has a podcast! “de-CIPHERing Infectious Disease” explores the cutting-edge interdisciplinary research happening at UNC Charlotte’s CIPHER Research Center. Each episode features an in-depth interview with one of CIPHER’s researchers, allowing them to discuss their background, current projects, and the exciting team science approach they take to tackle complex issues at the intersection of health, […]
