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“What struck me most about Dr. Gui wasn’t just what he accomplished, but how quietly he did it. He never framed his work as heroic. He saw suffering, understood the science, and felt responsible to act. Writing this essay was my way of preserving a story that could have been...

Lauryn Ursery is a PhD student in epidemiology studying at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, mentored by Dr. Ross Boyce. In rural Western Uganda, people living with HIV face unique health risks, including viral acute respiratory infections (ARIs) such as the flu. Ursery presented a study led by...

Omar Zepeda is a PhD student studying at the University of Costa Rica and a fellow of the Nicaraguan Emerging and Endemic Diseases (NEED) program. He is mentored by Filemon Bucardo, PhD. At the recent 4th Annual Global Health Symposium Zepeda presented his findings on the Zika and Dengue viruses...

At the Fourth Annual Global Health Scholars Symposium, three student researchers working in China showcased a forward‑looking portfolio of studies focused on digital health, HIV prevention, and community‑engaged sexual health interventions. Their work showed how technology, behavioral insights, and innovative service models can transform the landscape of HIV and STI...

At this year’s Global Health Scholars Symposium, students and early‑career researchers showcased a powerful range of studies addressing urgent neurological and health systems challenges in Zambia. The event was sponsored by the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases and the Gillings School of Global Public Health. Neurologist Monica Diaz,...

A cohort of emerging global health research scholars are advancing HIV prevention, substance use, mental health, and implementation science. Presented at the 4th Annual Global Health Scholars Symposium on Feb. 13, their projects shed new light on how Vietnam’s health system is addressing intertwined epidemics—HIV, methamphetamine use, depression, alcohol‑related harm—and...

Claudia Gaither is a PhD student in Epidemiology studying at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, mentored by Michael Emch, PhD. At the 4th Annual Global Health Scholars Symposium, Gaither talked about the relationship between malaria prevalence and proximity to mineral processing pits in northwestern Tanzania, where gold mining...

From infectious disease threats to rapidly shifting policy landscapes—the work of emerging global health scholars has never been more vital. Resilience is no longer just an aspiration; it is a defining requirement for researchers striving to strengthen health systems, protect vulnerable populations, and advance equity in places where resources are...

A systematic review led by Dorian Ho (UNC BSPH-2025), and Joseph Tucker, co-director of UNC Project-China and a member of the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, found that givers leveraged altruism, agency, and relationality with recipients to improve distribution and use of health services in their social...

Cindy Gay, MD, MPH, and David Margolis, MD, and the UNC HIV Cure Center have launched two ambitious studies that are poised to advance HIV Cure science closer to ending the epidemic. The first uses highly engineered antibody-like molecules to help the immune system find and clear HIV‑infected cells, uniting...

Cedra Ali, a senior Honors student in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, presented her research at the 4th Annual Global Health Scholars Symposium in February. She was the only undergraduate presenter at the event, which primarily featured doctoral trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty researchers from all over the globe....

Chapel Hill, NC— A newly published case study in the Journal of Correctional Health Care urges immediate action to strengthen syphilis screening protocols for pregnant individuals in U.S. jails and prisons. Researchers at the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases recently published “Syphilis Screening Among Pregnant Individuals in Carceral...