Author Archives: Thomas
Evaluating Improvements to Health Care Access in Rural North Carolina
Slide Reference: Irons, T., & Sauer, M. (2018). Looking back but leaning forward. North Carolina Medical Journal, 79(6), 366–371. https://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/79/6/366.full. Presentation Script: Citizens in Western North Carolina are subject to the highest rates of poverty, cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, … Read more
Imitating Nature: Using Artificial Antibodies to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Imagine building a brand-new Lego set. In the box are clear instructions and all the required pieces to assemble the desired structure. How difficult would it be if the manufacturer, substituted one incorrect piece? In simple terms, it might have … Read more
Final Preparations for the Unit One Project
As a new resident in the Chapel Hill area, I experienced my first taste of fall this week – both literally and metaphorically. Although the leaves have not yet begun to turn colors, Tuesday marked the first official calendar day … Read more