Transforming Science Into Solutions
Akerman Laboratories advances biomedical research to create accessible, data-driven diagnostics and therapies, targeting complex or late-diagnosed diseases to improve detection and outcomes.
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Biomedical Research
Our work is led by an active NIH funded Principal Investigator and departmental director of research with NIH reviewer experience, ensuring guidance reflects real study section expectations—not generic grant editing.
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Research
Our research program develops accessible, data-driven diagnostics and non-surgical therapeutic strategies for many complex cardiovascular disease, with a primary focus on aortic aneurysm.
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Instrumental
All experimental work is conducted in the Akerman Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Medical Biomolecular Research Building), a fully integrated space.
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Projects

Our projects translate cutting-edge research into practical solutions, tackling complex diseases with innovative diagnostics, therapies, and strategies that make a real-world impact.
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lead team members

Adam W. Akerman
Business Laboratory Director and Principal Investigator
Adam Akerman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and Director of Research for the Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also serves as...
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Kyle C. Alexander
Director, Research Operations
Kyle C. Alexander serves as Director of Research Operations, providing end-to-end oversight of study execution, regulatory compliance, and data integration across the research program...
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Elizabeth Collins
Laboratory Manager and Senior Research Specialist
Elizabeth Collins serves as Laboratory Manager and Senior Research Specialist, providing technical, operational, and regulatory leadership across the research program. She is responsible for quality assurance, safety...
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For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call:
803-528-8095 or fill out the following form.

head office

111 Mason Farm Road, MBRB room 6332​adam_akerman@med.unc.ed
803-528-8095
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