UNC Injury Prevention Research Center

Preventing injury and violence by connecting interdisciplinary research to programs, policy, and practice. #injuryprevention #violenceprevention

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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: https://t.co/WoVDZW9DnT

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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.

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@NPR interviewed Nabarun Dasgupta @nabarund about the work that led up to his 2025 MacArthur Award. #MacFellow #uncresearch https://t.co/IkPqCg03Sl

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We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Nabarun Dasgupta has been named a MacArthur Fellow and awarded a “genius grant.” @nabarund

https://t.co/vyVODauTN0

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📌 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 https://t.co/QLPPgPWsSW

#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #PublicHealth #UNCIPRC

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This is UNC IPRC in action.

Explore our projects and learn how we're building safer communities: https://t.co/QLPPgPWsSW

#UNCIPRC #InjuryPrevention #ViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #ResearchToAction

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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 https://t.co/QLPPgPWsSW

#InjuryPrevention

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🌟 Staff Spotlight: Cecilia Gonzales, MPH

#MeetTheTeam #StaffSpotlight #CORENC #OpioidSettlement #PublicHealth #DataForGood #UNCIPRC

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Explore the CORE-NC dashboard and get involved. #CORENC #OpioidSettlement #OverdosePrevention #InjuryPrevention #RecoveryResources #PublicHealth #UNCIPRC #NCHealth
Visit https://t.co/kmpnqNE43v to learn more.

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🌟 Staff Spotlight: Elyse Keefe, MPH, MSW

#UNCIPRC #VisionZero #InjuryPrevention #PublicHealth #RoadSafety #Leadership

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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: https://t.co/13qTjYAtYb
#NCVisionZero

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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: https://t.co/frtBJ8zkdH

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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: https://t.co/UQ44lh04i8

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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:
https://t.co/kvU1v8OwqJ

Learn more about UNC Research at: https://t.co/MhBId8hCnK

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📷 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: https://t.co/DXFhcn3Lx8

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BREAKING: All 50 States See a Decline in Fentanyl Deaths

Read about Nabarun Dasgupta’s most recent findings here:

https://t.co/GQSY6oLNy3

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Register now to join us this Wednesday!

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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: https://t.co/WoVDZW9DnT

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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: https://t.co/WoVDZW9DnT

[UNC Injury Prevention Research Center @UNC_IPRC]

📷 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: https://t.co/NbTBTnXEwy

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📷 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: https://t.co/rQ3LHnMY9h