2 years ago
Successful BCBP Fall Social brings autumn joy
On Friday, October 27th, the BCBP Social Committee hosted a delightful Fall Social event that brought the spirit of autumn to...
Author Archives: Carolyn Clabo
2 years ago
Molecular and Cellular Biophysics PhD Program Enjoys a Day of Fun at Page Farms Fall Social
This past Sunday, the students of the Molecular and Cellular Biophysics PhD program embarked on a memorable adventure at Page Farms, a cherished fourth-generation family farm. The fall social event, organized by our dedicated student leaders, Tomiris Mulikova and Nate Smyers, brought together our...
2 years ago
Research Week: PARE Award Ceremony and Reception
Dr. Aleksandra Skrajna from McGinty lab is one of five that have been honored with the prestigious Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence (PARE) in 2023. PARE Talks will be held on October 27, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Koury Oral Health Science Building, Room G411.
2 years ago
G9a, a histone methyltransferase, found to regulate translation (Chen lab, Cell Chemical Biology)
Chen lab reports a previously unrecognized function of G9a, a histone methyltransferase, in protein-specific translation during endotoxin tolerance (ET).
2 years ago
Pengda Liu will present his Hettleman Lecture on October 24
Join us from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at the Tate-Turner-Kuralt Auditorium to experience five 15-minute presentations by the recipients of the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Scholarly Achievement. Among these presentations, one will be given by our very own Dr. Pengda Liu.
2 years ago
Congratulations 2023 Retreat Presentation Winners
Announcing our presentation award winners from our 2023 Annual Biochemistry and Biophysics Research Retreat.
2 years ago
The 2023 Biochemistry and Biophysics Research Retreat was held on October 19 at the Cookery in Durham
Our annual research retreat included a keynote talk by Dr. Linda Columbus from the University of Virginia. She is an expert in the biophysics of membrane proteins, particularly regarding bacterial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions. Read all our highlights.
2 years ago
Congrats to Postdoc Aleksandra Skrajna in McGinty lab who earned a 2023 PARE Award
Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. Recipients will give their research talks during Research Week on October 27, 3 - 4 PM.
2 years ago
Welcome Postdoc Shawn Yu in the Kuhlman and Kim labs
Shawn Yu PhD is a second-year clinical fellow in Hematology and Oncology and a new postdoctoral fellow in Clinical Pharmacology working with Dr. Brian Kuhlman and Dr. William Kim. He is working to design multispecific T-cell engagers targeting cancer-testis antigens to treat solid tumors.
2 years ago
Dr. Pengda Liu awarded a 2023 Hettleman Prize
Congrats to Dr. Pengda Liu who has been awarded a 2023 Hettleman Prize for Outstanding Artistic and Scholarly Achievement. This prize is given out annually to promising faculty members who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research along with future career promise. He studies cancer biology and the molecular mechanisms underlying aberrant cell signaling events in human cancer. He is using this knowledge to develop novel anti-cancer therapies.
2 years ago
BCBP Staff nominated for the 2023 Dean’s Performance Awards
John, Jeff, Holly, and Rhonda from the Biochemistry and Biophysics department were nominated for the 2023 Dean’s Performance Awards due to their extraordinary efforts. The winners were announced at the School of Medicine Annual Staff Summit on October 3, 2023.
2 years ago
Student Spotlight: Abigail (Ballard) Kordeliski in the Bergmeier Lab
Our graduate student spotlight of October 2023 is Abigail (Ballard) Kordeliski, a Platelet researcher in the Bergmeier Lab. Learn more about her research and interests away from the bench.