Challenging The Assumption That Fibrosis Can’t Be Reversed

Challenging the Assumption That Fibrosis Can’t Be Reversed At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, two scientists are challenging one of medicine’s most deeply rooted assumptions– that fibrosis is permanent and irreversible.   Dr. Ronit Freeman, a biomedical engineer, and Dr. James Hagood, a pediatric pulmonologist, arrived at the problem of fibrosis from… Continue reading Challenging The Assumption That Fibrosis Can’t Be Reversed

Freeman Lab Awarded NC Innovation Grant

Professor Freeman Awarded Grant Ronit Freeman, an associate professor of applied physical sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently awarded a NCInnovation research and development grant for a fibrosis treatment project.   NCInnovation is a nonprofit that helps unlock the innovative potential of North Carolina’s world class public universities. The organization recently approved… Continue reading Freeman Lab Awarded NC Innovation Grant