UNC Injury Prevention Research Center

04/17/2026

Vision Zero NC is excited to announce their 2026 NC Vision Zero Awards nominations. Nominations are open for submission until April 24th.

If you know someone doing outstanding work in any of the following categories, we encourage you to recognize their contributions by submitting a nomination and sharing this nomination opportunity within your networks:

• Leadership
• Advocacy
• Building multidisciplinary partnerships
• A focus on systems level interventions to address root causes of injury
• Authentic community engagement

Submit Your Nomination Here:

https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bL9Oe1990uZcQm

04/06/2026

Join us for our April "Connect, Empower, Prevent” webinar this week!

Wednesday, 4/8/26, 12–12:30pm ET

Carol Shirley, DrPH(c), CPH-Provisional, CHES, will present "Implementation of the NC Office of Violence Prevention’s Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan."

Register at: go.unc.edu/IPRCWebinar

04/04/2026

Join us for the Student Showcase on Sexual and Intimate Violence and Child Welfare Research!

This event highlights student research, practice projects, creative work, and emerging ideas related to gender-based violence and child welfare. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided and the event is eligible for CLE credit.

Event Date: April 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, Room 532

Attend to learn from student presenters, engage with new ideas, and connect with others committed to promoting safety and reducing harm.

Questions? Contact Julia Metz at jmetz1@unc.edu.

03/30/2026

New research from the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center and UNC Department of Emergency Medicine examines emergency department visits among su***de decedents in the year prior to death.

Lucas Neuroth, doctoral candidate in the Gillings Department of Epidemiology, is the first author, with co-authors Dr. Danielle Brathwaite (UNC Emergency Medicine & Duke Department of Psychiatry) and IPRC-affiliated Drs. Waller and Harmon.

Learn more: https://iprc.unc.edu/2026/03/30/doctoral-candidate-lucas-neuroth-and-drs-brathwaite-waller-and-harmon-co-author-a-paper-evaluating-past-year-ed-visits-among-su***de-decedents/

One goal of the study, which was recently published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, was to help better characterize patient populations at risk of su***de. While frequent past-year emergency department (ED) visits are a recognized risk factor for su***de, … Read more

03/30/2026

UNC IPRC Director, Beth Moracco, was quoted in a story by Chapelboro.com about the NC Office of Violence Prevention’s work, that’s improving public safety using a public health approach. Moracco serves on the NC Community Violence Advisory Board.

North Carolina's Office of Violence Prevention recently surpassed its three-year anniversary, continuing to use public health approaches.

03/24/2026

We are thrilled to launch our Fellows in Focus series! 🎉

Today, we spotlight Adia R. Louden, the first fellow featured in our annual series.

UNC IPRC’s Injury and Violence Prevention Fellowship program provides an opportunity for UNC-Chapel Hill graduate and professional students from diverse academic, professional, and demographic backgrounds to gain hands-on experience in injury and violence prevention by working with faculty mentors, networking, and pursuing professional development opportunities.

Read Adia's full interview and learn more about the fellowship at https://iprc.unc.edu./

03/03/2026

Join us for our upcoming March "Connect, Empower, Prevent” webinar!

Wednesday, 3/11/26, 12–12:30pm ET

Eric Dumbaugh, PhD, will present "Understanding Safe Systems: Land Use and Road Safety"

Register at: go.unc.edu/IPRCWebinar

03/03/2026

Registration is open for two upcoming ASIST workshops! Please share with your networks.

Register for April 21-22 in Chapel Hill: https://lnkd.in/epMDQf_R

Register for May 5-6 in Smithfield: https://bit.ly/May26ASIST

02/20/2026

Save the date! 🗓️ 📌

The "Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training" is taking place in Chapel Hill, NC, on April 21-22, and in Smithfield, NC, on May 5-6.

To receive the application when it is available, please email mlueck@unc.edu.

02/13/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Nabarun Dasgupta has received two new honors!

Check out the announcement from UNC to learn more.

The awards recognize the innovation fellow and senior scientist’s public health influence and commitment to helping North Carolina communities.

02/10/2026

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: go.unc.edu/IPRCWebinar

11/19/2025

Join this webinar tomorrow to see what the Injury Prevention field is planning for its upcoming “Year of Action.”

Join us on November 20 from 2:00–3:00 PM ET for a fireside chat moderated by Tracy Mehan, Director of Research Translation and Communication at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Panelists Torine Creppy, President of Safe Kids Worldwide; Mighty Fine, Assoc...