5 months ago
The Biochemistry and Biophysics community came together for a festive Fall Social hosted by the graduate student-led BCBP Social Committee, transforming the GMB Lawn into a cozy celebration of the season. 🌿 Trainees, rotation students, staff, and faculty stepped out of their labs to enjoy fresh air, fall-themed snacks, and the chance to paint their own …
5 months ago
Our 2025 Research Retreat was held on October 16, 2025 in MBRB (G-202 and 2nd floor lobby) which included a full day of talks, posters, networking, and socializing! It was an inspiring day - with a 2025 retreat motto of "Shared Science, Shared Purpose."
5 months ago
Dr. Joshua Strauss, Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and Director of the UNC Cryo-EM Core, was awarded an NIH S10 High End Instrumentation grant to purchase a 300 keV cryogenic-transmission electron microscope.
5 months ago
The Leiderman lab published "Mathematical analysis of emicizumab: affinity-driven complex formation and lipid-surface reactions" in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
5 months ago
Nobel Laureate Aziz Sancar has teamed up with the NC TraCS-supported SLiCE project to study a potential new treatment for glioblastoma.
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A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, the UNC professor continues to push the boundaries of discovery while inspiring the next generation and building cultural bridges between the U.S. and Türkiye.
5 months ago
Rally for Medical Research – September 18, 2025 | Washington, DC A delegation from UNC joined more than 400 advocates from across the country in Washington DC to urge Congress to prioritize funding for medical research and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Participants met with Congressional staff and members to call for sustained investment …
5 months ago
Geoffrey Fox, a doctoral candidate in the Dowen and Strahl labs, has been awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31 Predoctoral Fellowship by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
6 months ago
Chrystal Starbird, PhD, and Brian Strahl, PhD, participated in a science faculty panel at a cancer research career day for Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School students. 37 students visited UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center for panel discussions, lab tours, and hands-on activities. Faculty shared their experiences as research scientists, described their daily work, and answered …
6 months ago
Our Cross-Departmental Plant Swap on September 26, 2025, was a blooming success! More than 100 plant lovers gathered on the GMB Lawn to exchange cuttings, potted plants, and thriving plant babies—growing not only their collections but also connections across the UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics community. Whether seasoned plant parents or curious newcomers, attendees enjoyed an …
6 months ago
Holly Shepherd, Student Services Manager at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, was one of eight recipients of the annual Dean’s Performance Award at the 2025 School of Medicine Annual Staff Summit.
6 months ago
The Bergmeier lab recently collaborated with colleagues at Harvard Medical School on a significant study titled “Coagulation factor XII haploinsufficiency is protective against venous thromboembolism in a population-scale multidimensional analysis“. This work was published in Nature Communications. Congratulations to David Paul, PhD, research assistant professor, who is listed as the second author on this important …