When it comes to COVID-19 research, UNC is leading the charge

Posted May 24, 2021
The University of North Carolina, home to one of the nation’s leading public health programs, has played an integral role in research being used by governmental organizations to issue guidelines and make science-based decisions throughout the pandemic. Here are a few of the on-campus labs that have been leading the charge, and their research: (Daily Tar Heel)

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