The study will look at how a new vaccine to prevent Neisseria meningitidis infections may also protect people from Neisseria gonorrhoeae with the aim of developing a more highly effective N. gonorrhoeae vaccine.

The award will fund research to determine how specific genomic and gene expression changes enabled by the selective inactivation of p53 establish diverse malignant identities and are functionally linked to lethal aspects of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

A new study in mice, led by William Kim, MD, and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that adding the experimental drug entinostat to an immunotherapy-like treatment substantially boosted cancer remission.

A big welcome to our new graduate students as they arrive to start the Fall Semester!

PHCO starts the new semester with PHCO Friday Ice Cream to show our appreciation for all our PHCO community and all that we do!

Carolina Summer Fellowship Program ends 35th year with impressive final talks on July 28!

Dr. Connor Wander successfully defended his PhD June 29!

UNC Department of Pharmacology urges UNC Board of Trustees to grant Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure.

Scherrer’s grants will allow him to further study how opioids interact with brain mechanisms with the goal of creating better medications to treat chronic pain.

Dr. Amy Pomeroy receives her PhD hood for 2021 Graduation. Congratulations, Amy!