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Carolina and Duke Gather at SSRI for Demography Daze 2016
May 20, 2016May 20, 2016 The Carolina-Duke rivalry is arguably one of the greatest, but when it comes to academics, the two are often close collaborators and good friends. Only ten miles apart, faculty often share expertise and research with one another … Read more
CPC Fellow Hummer discusses why life expectancy varies greatly in the U.S. on NPR’s On Point
May 11, 2016May 11, 2016 Carolina Population Center Fellow Robert Hummer was interviewed by Tom Ashbrook, host of NPR’s On Point show. The topic is: Why Life Expectancy Varies Greatly in the U.S. Other panelists were former CPC predoctoral trainee Tyson Brown, … Read more
Popkin honored with the 2016 Population Science and Public Health Award from World Obesity Federation
May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Barry M. Popkin received the 2016 Population Science and Public Health Award from the World Obesity Federation. Popkin is a Carolina Population Center Faculty Fellow. UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health announced the honor: Barry Popkin, … Read more
CPC Fellow Bentley receives Greenberg award for excellence in teaching, research and service
May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 Margaret (Peggy) Bentley received the Bernard G. Greenberg Alumni Endowment Award, presented for excellence in teaching, research and service. The award was given by UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. Bentley is a Carolina Population Center … Read more
Research by CPC Fellow Ng shows declining physical activity by Chinese adults
May 3, 2016May 3, 2016 Carolina Population Center Faculty Fellow Shu Wen Ng used data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey to assess physical activity levels by Chinese adults over a 20-year period. Her findings showed Chinese adults are becoming less … Read more
CPC Fellow Halpern receives The Larsh Award, a prestigious honor for mentorship
May 3, 2016May 3, 2016 Carolina Population Center Faculty Fellow Carolyn Tucker Halpern will be awarded the John E. Larsh, Jr. Award for Mentorship. UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health announced the award, which will be presented during the School’s commencement … Read more
Innovative research by CPC Fellow Thirumurthy about HIV self-testing published in The Lancet HIV
April 14, 2016Apr 14, 2016 Harsha Thirumurthy conducted research in Kenya about HIV self-testing and explored a promising strategy for reducing the risk of HIV infection in certain populations. Thirumurthy is a Carolina Population Center Faculty Fellow and an Associate Professor of … Read more
CPC’s Transfer Project: Major international workshop on social protection in Africa, 6-8 April
April 5, 2016Apr 5, 2016 Addis Ababa meeting aims to expand impact of government-led cash transfer programmes A silent revolution has been taking place in Africa, with governments expanding investment in social protection and national cash transfer programmes. Direct, predictable cash payments … Read more
CPC at PAA 2016
March 23, 2016Mar 23, 2016 The Annual Meeting of the Population Association of America will be held March 28 – April 2, 2016 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. Listed below are the sessions presented by CPC faculty fellows, postdoctoral scholars, predoctoral … Read more
Endeavors features research by CPC Fellows Singh and Barrington about pregnancy and childbirth in Ghana in “Getting There”
March 21, 2016Mar 21, 2016 Getting There: What does it take to care for mothers and their babies in remote Ghana? UNC researchers are evaluating systems in place to help some of the world’s most vulnerable women and children. CPC Fellows Kavita … Read more