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From public health to clean energy to national security, UNC Charlotte researchers are working side-by-side with students to solve real-world problems and improve lives. Below are just a few of the many research projects that have attracted attention this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n in US – New Patents Filed Per Research Dollar Spent (AUTM, 2024) <\/div>\n\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n in US – Invention Disclosures Per Research Dollar Spent (AUTM, 2024) <\/div>\n\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n $94.9M <\/div>\n
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\n 307% <\/div>\n
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\n 75 <\/div>\n
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\n $283.3M <\/div>\n
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A Curious Mind: three-time Charlotte alum is tackling clean water locally, globally<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Solving the Insoluble: research uses microplastic-eating algae to improve water quality<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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New DNA Repair Research May Influence Cancer Clinical Trials \u2018For Years To Come\u2019 – Klein College of Science<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UNC Charlotte Chemistry Professor Develops Solution to \u2018Forever Chemicals\u2019 in Water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Klein College of Science Student Team Develops an Innovative Drug Testing Solution<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Great Cellular Heist: New research offers implications for a vaccine to combat avian flu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Belk College of Business research to solve nationwide shortage of kidneys for transplant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NC Innovation grants awarded for cancer research and vaccine storage technology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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New Study Reveals that Timing Matters for COVID Boosters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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