2 years ago
Dr. Nikea Pittman and Colleagues Receive International Recognition by Microbiology Society
The Microbiology Society has awarded a Prize in 2025 to Dr. Nikea Pittman and her colleagues for their outstanding contributions in the field...
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2 years ago
Welcome Research staff KC Cooper to BCBP and Jenson lab
Meet KC Cooper, research technician. Her work is focused on cGAS-like enzymes in prokaryotes and their role in anti-phage defense in the Jenson lab.
2 years ago
BCBP Equipment Committee Awarded $40K for a new autoclave!
Special thanks to our Equipment Committee co-chairs: Leiah Carey PhD, Research Associate in the Campbell lab and Jesse Arp, Accountant for all their hard work to get this award for the UNC biochemistry and biophysics department.
2 years ago
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics NIH Funding Ranks 4th among Public Universities
We remain one of the most hashtag#NIH-funded hashtag#biochemistry programs in the nation, according to the most recent Blue Ridge Institute rankings. We are proud of all our hashtag#research teams for their hard work and accomplishments! Since our founding in 1935, we are proud to have contributed important scientific advances, and we routinely rank among the top departments in the field. In 2023 we ranked 5th overall for NIH funding and 4th for public institutions.
2 years ago
Prestigious External Fellowship Winners announced
Four Biochemistry and Biophysics graduate students have received Prestigious External Fellowships. Congratulations to Abigail Ballard Kordeliski in Bergmeier lab, Dalia Fleifel in Cook lab, Dillon Sloan in Baker lab, and Anna Wheless in Neher lab!
2 years ago
New study unveils, a natural evidence of minimal functional aminoacyl tRNA synthetase Urzyme model fetched from genomic database
This study, “A genomic database furnishes minimal functional glycyl-tRNA synthetases homologous to other, designed class II urzymes”, now Online in Nucleic Acids Research journal with open access, was driven by first author Dr. Sourav Kumar Patra. Carter lab previously designed the urzymes but this time we found it from natural source. Which Supports our AI driven study of Urzyme model throughout past many years.
2 years ago
UNC recognized by The Princeton Review’s inaugural honor roll for mental health services
UNC has been recognized by The Princeton Review's inaugural honor roll for mental health services, landing among 16 top undergraduate institutions. This honor reflects the University's commitment to student well-being through accessible resources and a culture of compassion and care. The review emphasized students’ quality of life, administrative backing of mental health initiatives and student empowerment through education and peer support.
2 years ago
Ike Emerson wins the People’s Choice Award at the UNC 3MT Finals!
Congratulations to our graduate student Ike Emerson on earning the People's Choice Award at the 2024 UNC's Three Minute Thesis finals. His presentation title was "The Spark of Cardiac Sex Differences."
2 years ago
2024 Core Facility Showcase
Core directors presented posters and other information about their services, highlighting new services and technologies available. This allowed attendees to meet core directors and staff, learn about the research infrastructure our cores provide across the disciplines, and about how collaborating with the core could enhance their own work. 2024 Event Core Facility Showcase Event – …
2 years ago
Liu lab: Researchers Identify New Protein Pathway
A new study from the lab of Pengda Liu, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and biophysics, has identified a new biological function of 2’3’-cGAMP in the control of cell migration and cancer metastasis. This research also provides further insights into statin drugs that block cell migration.
2 years ago
The 2024 Mary Ellen Jones Distinguished Women in Science Lecture will be given by Eval Nogales PhD
The Biochemistry and Biophysics Department is thrilled to announce a special two-day visit from the esteemed Dr. Eva Nogales, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Dr. Nogales is a leader in cryo-electron microscopy, structural biology, and cytoskeletal mechanics (read more about her lab here). This exciting …
2 years ago
Graduate student Ike Emerson is a finalist for UNC’s 3MT
Ike Emerson, a 5th year grad student in the Conlon lab, is one of the finalists who will compete at The Three Minute Thesis. His talk title is "The Spark of Cardiac Sex Differences."