Welcome current and prospective postdocs to the Biochemistry and Biophysics department at UNC! We have over 50 postdoctoral researchers in our department labs performing diverse and innovative research at the cutting-edge of their fields. As a department, we support postdocs by providing opportunities to present their research, sponsoring a committee to represent postdoc interests to the department, providing leadership and professional development opportunities, and inviting postdocs to all our social events. We strive to make our community a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We hope you find the contacts and resources on this webpage useful for navigating aspects of being a postdoc at UNC. Please feel free to reach out to any of our postdoctoral leaders or faculty!
– Jean Cook, Ph.D. Professor & Chair
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Contacts for Postdocs:
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Wolfgang Bergmeier
Associate Chair of Education & Training, Director of Graduate Studies & Professor
Sustainability Committee Chair, Equity and Inclusion Committee-Curriculum and Scholarship Subcommittee
Research: Adhesion mechanism of platelets and neutrophils
TRAINED MENTOR
Accepting Rotation Students
CB# 7035, 8212A MEJ
919-962-7331 | Email
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Holly Shepherd
Student Services Manager
GECO Committee Member
TRAINED Completed DEI certificate program
Office: 3024 Genetic Medicine
Phone: 919-843-9737 Email
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Ajit Prakash
Research Associate
BCBP Postdoc Committee Chair
Campbell lab
CB# 7260, 3010 Genetic Medicine
Email
Please contact any of us with your questions or concerns.
Useful Resources for Postdocs:
Postdoc News & Events
Email Steven Torchio or Carolyn Clabo to request subscription to the BCBP Postdoc listserv
Holiday
Thursday 12:00 am
Inclusive Gathering South Asian Culture celebration
Tuesday 12:00 pm
Seminar
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BCBP Postdoc Quarterly Committee Meeting – June 2024
Our postdocs planned an upcoming social, enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by Chimney Indian Kitchen, and received gift of new mugs. Join us for the first summer social on June 28th!
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BCBP Interdepartmental Plant Swap a success!
On May 6, 2024, Biochemistry and Biophysics held another successful plant swap on the Genetic Medicine Lawn. Thank you to our social committee for expanding our second plant swap this summer to include more lab members and collaborators. Our gratitude extends to all the volunteers and attendees who contributed to the success of this event. …
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Research Scholar Spotlight: Postdoc Kanishk Jain
Meet Kanishk Jain PhD a Postdoctoral Fellow from Strahl lab. Learn more about his career journey, current research advice for trainees, and personal interests while in the Biochemistry and Biophysics department.
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Kanishk Jain accepts faculty position at the University of Minnesota
Congratulations to Kanishk Jain on his new Assistant Professor position with the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.