AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAncient DNA Breakthrough: North Carolina State University researchers report a method to recover genetic material from historic parchment without damaging the manuscripts, opening new ways to study trade, farming, and livestock history from ~1,300 years ago. Medical Tech in the Region: Novant Health’s New Hanover Regional Medical Center begins using newly approved clot-removal tech to speed ischemic stroke treatment in Southeastern North Carolina. Cancer Care Upgrade at UNC: RaySearch says UNC School of Medicine expanded its RayStation licenses for advanced proton planning, including LET optimization and proton arc therapy. AI Education Push: North Carolina Central University opened the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research, backed by a $1M Google grant, aiming to build ethical AI literacy and hands-on labs for students. University STEM Boost: UNC Charlotte renamed its physics department for faculty donor Ishwar Aggarwal, supporting doctoral students and research capacity. Public Health & Food Safety: A Duke-led effort is testing drones to deliver AEDs faster for cardiac arrest, while N.C. State’s Ben Chapman co-hosts “Risky or Not” on outbreaks tied to jalapenos and other produce. Climate Watch: NOAA reports July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous U.S. Privacy Fight: Coverage highlights growing backlash to Flock license plate cameras as communities question surveillance and misuse.
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