UNC Injury Prevention Research Center

Join is tomorrow for our February "Connect, Empower, Prevent” webinar! Wednesday, 2/11/26, 12–12:30pm ET Jared Parrish, PhD, will present "Child Sexual Abuse in Alaska - Insights from Two Novel Alaska Data Sources." Register at: go.unc.edu/IPRCWebinar

We’re evolving how we share our work! Over the coming weeks, UNC IPRC will begin transitioning away from X. To stay connected with our research, events, and community partnerships, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

@NPR interviewed Nabarun Dasgupta @nabarund about the work that led up to his 2025 MacArthur Award. #MacFellow #uncresearch npr.org/2025/10/08/nx-…

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Nabarun Dasgupta has been named a MacArthur Fellow and awarded a “genius grant.” @nabarund unc.edu/posts/2025/10/…

📌 Project Spotlight: Comprehensive Suicide Prevention (CSP) If you or someone you know needs support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 🔗 Learn more at iprc.unc.edu #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #PublicHealth #UNCIPRC

This is UNC IPRC in action. Explore our projects and learn how we're building safer communities: iprc.unc.edu #UNCIPRC #InjuryPrevention #ViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #ResearchToAction

At UNC IPRC, we are dedicated to reducing the impact of injury and violence in North Carolina and worldwide. We develop, test, and implement evidence-based prevention programs and policies that make communities safer. 🔗 Learn more at iprc.unc.edu #InjuryPrevention

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Cecilia Gonzales, MPH #MeetTheTeam #StaffSpotlight #CORENC #OpioidSettlement #PublicHealth #DataForGood #UNCIPRC

Explore the CORE-NC dashboard and get involved. #CORENC #OpioidSettlement #OverdosePrevention #InjuryPrevention #RecoveryResources #PublicHealth #UNCIPRC #NCHealth Visit ncopioidsettlement.org to learn more.

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Elyse Keefe, MPH, MSW #UNCIPRC #VisionZero #InjuryPrevention #PublicHealth #RoadSafety #Leadership

Vision Zero is a traffic safety approach focused on eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries, while improving access to safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility for everyone. Learn how we're building safer communities together: iprc.unc.edu/outreach-capac… #NCVisionZero

Proud to highlight our own Nabarun Dasgupta, PhD, MPH, UNC IPRC Senior Scientist, featured on @NPR for his vital work fighting the overdose epidemic. Discover how his research and outreach are saving lives: npr.org/sections/shots…

The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center provides support for CORE-NC, a partnership that helps North Carolina track opioid settlement funds and use them effectively. #UNCResearchIsNC Learn more about UNC Research at: unc.live/43ha4dQ

The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center is working across the state and the nation to prevent and reduce opioid-related deaths. #UNCResearchIsNC Learn more about this life-saving work at: unc.live/3YBGa2e Learn more about UNC Research at: unc.live/43ha4dQ

📷 Fellow in Focus: Julia Campbell We are excited to introduce Julia Campbell, one of our 2024-2025 Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Fellows at the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center! Her story is now live: iprc.unc.edu/2024/11/14/fel…

BREAKING: All 50 States See a Decline in Fentanyl Deaths Read about Nabarun Dasgupta’s most recent findings here: npr.org/2025/03/07/nx-…

Register now to join us this Wednesday!

Register now for our March “Connect, Empower, Prevent” webinar! 3/12/25, 12-12:30pm ET Erin Shore, MPH, will present on Social and Structural Inequities in Access to Athletic Training Services Among Public Schools in the United States. Register at: go.unc.edu/IPRCWebinar

📷 Fellow in Focus: Laurel Sharpless We are excited to introduce Laurel Sharpless, one of our 2024-2025 Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Fellows at the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center! Her story is now live: iprc.unc.edu/2024/11/14/fel…

📷 Fellow in Focus: Callie Rockey-Bartlett We are excited to introduce Callie Rockey-Bartlett, one of our 2024-2025 Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Fellows at the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center! Her story is now live: iprc.unc.edu/2024/11/12/fel…