Research

Division of Research launches Faculty Research Grant Program; 14 centers funded

Categories: Research Tags: Research

The UNC Charlotte Division of Research awarded grants to 14 University centers through an initiative called Ignite for Centers, which aims to strengthen multidisciplinary programs of research, public service or instruction.

Unlocking longevity: Boosting lifespans with gut stress signaling

Categories: Research Tags: College of Science, Research

UNC Charlotte researcher Patricija van Oosten-Hawle, an assistant professor of biological sciences, is investigating how a particular reaction in the human gut is triggering a process that could help prolong tissue health and extend lifespan.

Dancing in the wild

Categories: Research Tags: College of Science, Research

NSF grant to biologist Bao-Hua Song supports development of pest-resistant soybeans from wild resources.

Researchers exploring a more secure, reliable power grid with UNC System support

A team of researchers led by UNC Charlotte is working to build a more secure and reliable power grid, thanks to funding through the UNC System Research Opportunities Initiative.

UNC Charlotte serving as regional hub for NCInnovation

Categories: Research Tags: Chancellor, Research

UNC Charlotte will play a leading role as one of four regional hubs for NCInnovation, a nonprofit organization designed to accelerate research, innovation and commercialization statewide.

Economic forecast: Conflicting forces create opportunity for recession or return of inflation

A mild recession or a return of inflation are both possibilities in the coming months, depending on how conflicting federal monetary and fiscal policies and other economic factors play out.

Research reveals boosting strategies that mitigate risks of COVID-19 in cancer patients

For many, the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seems over. However, for patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or by cancer therapies, fear of COVID-19 infection and severe disease remains very real.

UNC Charlotte hits new levels of research awards and expenditures

Categories: Research Tags: Academic Affairs, Research

Research activity at UNC Charlotte reached record-breaking heights in 2022-23 with new awards totaling $73.2 million, while expenditures topped an all-time high of $55.2 million.

Diving deep for clues that lead to the origins of life on Earth — and possible solutions to climate change

Computational molecular virologist Rick White demonstrates the value of progressively revelatory research.

Stronger together

New paper led by Charlotte professor Janaki Gooty offers actionable solutions for gender inequity In business schools.