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An interdisciplinary #ECUResearch initiative has secured $1.65 million to explore behavior and risk associated with gambling disorder. 🎰

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GRPI awarded $1.65 million to research gambling behavior, risk
ECU's Gambling Research Policy Initiative has received $1.65 million to support three years of research into gambling behaviors and risks.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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When ECU biologist Dr. “Fidy” Rasambainarivo won a $100K research award, he donated half to create the One Health Research Fund, fueling new discoveries and student opportunities in disease ecology. 🌿💜 #ECUResearch #Servire #PirateNation
Biologist’s genuine love of research to benefit others
In a selfless act of generosity, an ECU biologist is donating award money to research for students at ECU and in Madagascar.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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New breakthroughs for hypertension treatment 🩺

A team of researchers in the ECU Brody School of Medicine has made a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for high blood pressure.

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Researcher offers new therapeutic for treating high blood pressure
Dr. Srinivas Sriramula’s Brody School of Medicine lab found that B1R brain receptor directly interacts with AT1R receptor in neurogenerative hypertension.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Happy #postdocappreciationweek! I want to recognize @Irene_Cobo in @uconneeb who is rocking the CartograTree @TreeGenes project and recent postdocs @UzaySezen (now at the Smithsonian) & @nicherndon (#newPI @ECUResearch). Your intellect and NEW ideas help define our research!
November 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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Savannah Perry is preparing for a future in medicine. Now a double major in biology and nutrition and dietetics, Perry is preparing for medical school while embracing hands-on #ECUResearch experiences that define #ECU as an R1 university.

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Savannah Perry prepares for a future in medicine through service
Student Savannah Perry found her way to East Carolina University after realizing she needed a change.
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April 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Congratulations to all students, including Harriot College majors, who presented and won #ECUResearch awards during Research and Creative Activity Week❗

Keep up the great work.😄
#HarriotCollegeWorks

Learn more and view a full list of awardees ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4cEOC8a
A celebration of research
Research and Creative Achievement Week highlights how research and creative activities equip ECU students for future careers.
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April 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM