1 year 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.
1 year 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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...
2 years 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.
2 years 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 …
2 years ago
Happy International Women's Day from UNC-Chapel Hill department of Biochemistry and Biophysics!
2 years ago
The Graduate School magazine highlighted Xavier Bonner a HIV researcher for Black History Month on February 27, 2023.
2 years ago
In February 2023, The Access and Success Subcommittee successfully received a $1000.00 award from the SOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to develop a peer mentor network for our trainees. Congratulations, team!
2 years ago
On February 23, 2023, the UNC Department of biochemists and biophysicists held an event in celebration of Black History Month. Earlier this month, each lab nominated black scientists specifically black biochemists and biophysicists which was then highlighted 23 individuals in a rotating slideshow during our celebration. There was a large turnout to enjoy the refreshments …
2 years ago
Campus community members have recommended ways to help people affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and the Carolina Center for Public Service lists information about those humanitarian aid efforts and other outreach.
2 years ago
Read our collection of diverse scientists.
