2 weeks ago
Aki Braceros successfully defended her dissertation under the direction of Dr. Mauro Calabrese on September 8, 2023, and she has received her PhD. The title of her dissertation is “Epigenetic regulation of gene expression by long non-coding RNAs.”
3 weeks ago
The Center for Faculty Excellence and Targeting Equity in Access to Mentoring (TEAM) ADVANCE invite faculty to participate in its Peer Mentoring Circles program for 2023-24. The program supports the professional development of early-career faculty and encourages peer connections, networking, community-building and self-advocacy. Early-career faculty, assistant professor rank, whether pre-tenure or fixed-term, are encouraged to sign up for a peer circle. Experienced faculty, either advance associate or full professors, are invited to support the program as circles mentors. Faculty can pre-register for the program through Sept.15.
1 month ago
On August 15, 2023, a group of Indian trainees at UNC celebrated India’s 77th Independence Day. The day marks the date on which India got its independence, in 1947. It is celebrated every year in the remembrance of the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to free India from the ruling Britishers, back then. The …
2 months ago
In February 2023, the UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics received an Award from the UNC SOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to recognize our DEI efforts and activities in promoting a strong diverse and inclusive environment!
3 months ago
The event was well attended by not only members of our department but also mutual friends and colleagues. The celebration was not only an occasion for participants to show support by brainstorming ideas to build a better community but also proof of the wonderful BCBP team.
4 months ago
On May 30, 2023, the Equity and Inclusion committee held a Henna Art event in the GMB lobby for the entire department and friends. Volunteer artists painted on hands and on rocks to demonstrate several patterns.
4 months ago
We are highlighting interns in our labs, here are just a few from the UNC SURE summer program: Gabriela García (Baker lab) and Saksham Saksena (Strahl lab). UNC SURE is an NSF-funded Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program in Biological Mechanisms at UNC-Chapel Hill.
4 months ago
Congratulations to 52 Black scientists including Dr. Chrystal Starbird, our alum Dr. Michael D.L. Johnson, Dr. Nikea Pittman, and many others for establishing the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discussing Juneteenth. The authors use the piece, highlighted by a cover image featuring a painting by a parent of one of the authors, to discuss how we can use this holiday to reflect on the ongoing barriers Black scientists face and how we can come together as a biomedical enterprise to tackle these challenges.
4 months ago
The Biochemistry and Biophysics Strategic Planning Retreat followed the all-department Town Halls and Listening Sessions facilitated by Dr. Cam Enarson that started in December. The retreat was held over two half days on May 5 and May 9...
4 months ago
Our "Becoming an Upstander" training was a great success, attracting an engaged audience of fifty participants during our May 23, 2023 session. Thanks to Dr. Ashalla Freeman, the Director of Diversity Affairs in the Office of Graduate Education, for delivering an insightful and inspiring session and to Makayla King for coordinating this fantastic event
7 months ago
For this Women’s History Month, we would like to honor Mary Ellen Jones, PhD. You may recognize her name from the building that sits on the edge of the UNC Medical Center campus, but Jones is recognized for so much more.
7 months ago
On the evening of March 8, 2023, the department of Biochemistry and Biophysics held a Holi celebration on the Genetic Medicine lawn. Holi is a widely celebrated festival in Hinduism, known for its vibrant colors and joyful spirit. This festival marks the arrival of spring and is a time of spreading happiness and love, with participants …
