Department News

• New paradigms in Ras research
  In the recent International Innovation journal, Dr. Sharon Campbell, Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics explains her lab’s research into a novel mechanism for regulation of Ras proteins by reactive free radical species.
• Looking at DNA through the Electron Microscope: the Work of Jack Griffith
  Congratulations to Dr. Jack Griffith, Distinguished Professor of Microbiology & Immunology and Biochemistry & Biophysics whose work was reprinted as a classic to commemorate the centennial of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
• DNA Repair Mechanisms: the Work of Aziz Sancar
  Congratulations to Dr. Aziz Sancar, Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics whose work was reprinted as a classic to commemorate the centennial of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
• Andrew Hemmert receives 2010 GEAB Impact Award
  Congratulations to Andrew Hemmert, doctoral student of Biochemistry & Biophysics whose research was recognized by the Graduate Education Advancement Board (GEAB) at UNC-CH.
• UNC scientists win $1.6 million stimulus award to accelerate decoding of human genome
  Congratulations to Dr. Xian Chen, Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, who along with Dr. Morgan Giddings, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology have been awarded a $1.6 million 2-year “Grand Opportunities” (GO) grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute.

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