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Up one levelSecrets in the Salt - Jack Griffith filmed on NOVA's scienceNOW
Congratulations to Dr. Jack Griffith, Distinguished Professor or Microbiology & Immunology and Biochemistry & Biophysics whose work was highlighted in a special NOVA scienceNOW video series (originally aired in July 2009).
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.
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.
New paradigms in Ras research
Ras is a family of genes encoding small GTPases involved in cellular signal transduction. If their signals are dysregulated, Ras proteins can cause cancer. Dr. Sharon Campbell explains her lab’s research into a novel mechanism for regulation of Ras proteins by reactive free radical species.
UNC scientists win $1.6 million stimulus award to accelerate decoding of human genome
Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Dr. Xian Chen, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and 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.
Tae-Hong Kang receives UNC Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence
Congratulations to Tae-Hong Kang, postdoctoral fellow in Aziz Sancar's lab in the Dept. of Biochemistry & Biophysics, who received a UNC Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Arrel Toews invited as the 2009 Whitehead Lecturer
Dr. Arrel Toews, Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics receives the honor of giving this year's Richard H. Whitehead Lecture.
Aziz Sancar receives 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Texas, Dallas
Congratulations to Dr. Aziz Sancar, Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, receives the highest honor bestowed upon alumni of the University of Texas, Dallas.
Yi Zhang named as Kenan Distinguished Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Yi Zhang who has been named a Kenan Distinguished Professor effective July 1, 2009