1 year ago
Post-Doc Spotlight: Zhi-Chuan Zhu PhD (Liu lab)
Throughout the year we will be highlighting research scholars in our labs. Read more about Zhichuan Zhu PhD in Liu lab who is a cancer researcher.
1 year ago
Throughout the year we will be highlighting research scholars in our labs. Read more about Zhichuan Zhu PhD in Liu lab who is a cancer researcher.
1 year ago
Yuyang Tang, PhD, and Guochun Jiang, PhD, extracted living brain tissue to conclude that specialized immune cells in the brain can harbor latent but replication-competent HIV.
1 year ago
Gabriel "Gaby" Arias is a Biochemistry graduate student in the Dittmer lab. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a growing area of research, especially in intercellular communication. Read more about the lab's book chapter and new pub!
1 year ago
On May 30, 2023, the Equity and Inclusion committee held a Henna Art event in the GMB lobby for the entire department and friends. Volunteer artists painted on hands and on rocks to demonstrate several patterns.
1 year ago
On June 8, 2023, the Biochemistry and Biophysics department held an Ice Cream Social to kick off the summer and welcome our summer undergraduates and new members!
1 year ago
Meet Dr. Logan Slade, a postdoctoral fellow in the Cook lab. His PhD research focused on the regulation of cell stress responses in triple-negative breast cancer, specifically focusing on the transcription factor TFEB.
1 year ago
We are highlighting interns in our labs, here are just a few from the UNC SURE summer program: Gabriela García (Baker lab) and Saksham Saksena (Strahl lab). UNC SURE is an NSF-funded Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program in Biological Mechanisms at UNC-Chapel Hill.
1 year ago
Brian Strahl, PhD, professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, will serve in the role of interim assistant dean for research of the School of Medicine. This role is overseen by Vice Dean for Research Blossom Damania, PhD, and it focuses on overseeing the infrastructure, communication and development necessary to bolster the growing research enterprise of the School of Medicine.
1 year ago
Congratulations to 52 Black scientists including Dr. Chrystal Starbird, our alum Dr. Michael D.L. Johnson, Dr. Nikea Pittman, and many others for establishing the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discussing Juneteenth. The authors use the piece, highlighted by a cover image featuring a painting by a parent of one of the authors, to discuss how we can use this holiday to reflect on the ongoing barriers Black scientists face and how we can come together as a biomedical enterprise to tackle these challenges.
1 year ago
This year’s University Research Week events will highlight the exceptional achievements of Carolina researchers across our many disciplines addressing changing climates. A request for proposals will soon be issued for units interested in hosting their own featured event during the celebration.
1 year ago
The Biochemistry and Biophysics Strategic Planning Retreat followed the all-department Town Halls and Listening Sessions facilitated by Dr. Cam Enarson that started in December. The retreat was held over two half days on May 5 and May 9...
1 year ago
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