She’s a globally renowned scientist and Covid-19 vaccine developer, yet Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Ph.D., modestly describes herself as a “little ole girl” from a small North Carolina town. Growing up, she saw firsthand the health challenges and disparities that proliferated in the Black community. She went on to obtain her Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from UNC. (MSNBC) UNC professor has his head in the clouds after 'mesmerizing' trip to space
A professor at the University of North Carolina is back in his office in Chapel Hill on Monday, four days after blasting off into space.