Do you experience difficulty swallowing/food getting stuck in your food pipe frequently? Do you experience nausea, heart burn, abdominal pain, or vomiting that doesn't respond to medication? Have you been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at UNC Chapel Hill.

We are looking for participants for an interview research project on addiction and recovery! If you have personally experienced a substance use or addiction disorder, we want to hear your story. We believe your insights are valuable and capable of inspiring meaningful change. Join us in advancing addiction medicine by scheduling your interview today!

Are you Hispanic and have been recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? You may be able to participate in a research study about how a community health worker may influence follow-up care.

The purpose of this study is to compare diet (record of the foods you eat), gut microbiome (stool sample), and cells (blood sample) in adults with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) and compare with adults with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and adults with no history of medical problems. The information we learn by doing this study may help us understand how we might be able to target the microbiome to better understand the disease process and potentially help us develop new therapies in the future.

Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Is your BMI in the obesity range and you want to lose weight? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to compare the effectiveness of Tirzepatide vs. a combination drug (Cagrilitide and Semaglutide)

Have you experienced a heart attack or had a stent procedure in the last 2 months at UNC hospitals? You may be able to take part in a pilot study to help us understand more about the activities and health of patients following a cardiac event! Would you be willing to help us expand medical knowledge in this area to better support patients in the future?

Are you currently in recovery for an alcohol use disorder? You may be able to take part in a research study to better understand the digital tools that people in recovery use to support their sobriety efforts. Participation includes a one-hour interview.

Do you use a THC vaping device? Help us learn more about what it does to your lungs. Compensation will be provided.

Does your school-age child seem tired or fatigued? If you have a child with hearing loss or a child with normal hearing, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out if listening fatigue is associated with differences in sleep outcomes. Compensation provided.

We are studying different approaches to modify the activity of immune cells, such as T lymphocytes, that are involved in mediating type 1 diabetes. We need a small amount of blood to prepare T lymphocytes to test our therapies.