47 minutes ago
Gabrielle Dardis (Alum 2023) celebrates promotion at RTI Health Solutions
Alumna spotlight ✨ Gabrielle Dardis ’23 marks an exciting promotion at RTI Health Solutions—click to read more about her journey after Carolina.
Category: News
3 weeks ago
Welcome our new faculty Clint Stalnecker
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Clint Stalnecker joined the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, on December 15, 2025. He has been appointed as a full member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
4 weeks ago
Carolina Scientific Magazine showcases research in our department
Over half the articles in Fall 2025's issue feature our labs—discover 14 stories of innovation and student-driven science in UNC’s top research magazine. Special thanks to Carolyn Clabo!
4 weeks ago
Welcome our new faculty Joanna Kovalski
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Joanna Kovalski has joined the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, effective January 12, 2026. She has been appointed as a full member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
1 month ago
Bergmeier lab research video published on UNC Health YouTube
See platelet science in action! Watch the Bergmeier lab’s video on better transfusion strategies and bleeding disorders. Dr. Wolfgang Bergmeier and his lab are uncovering how platelet dysfunction affects bleeding and clotting in patients. Their research is shaping more effective transfusion strategies and new combination therapies to improve patient care.
1 month ago
Derek Bolhuis earns his PhD
On December 19th, 2025, Derek Bolhuis, a graduate student in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, successfully defended his thesis titled “USP37 Earns its PH-D, and How it Ensures Cell Cycle Progression.” Derek Bolhuis conducted his research jointly mentored in the labs of Drs. Nicholas Brown and Michael Emanuele.
1 month ago
Aleksei Martianov PhD, receives the ASH Richard T. Silver, MD Abstract Achievement Award
His work was selected for an oral presentation, highlighted in the prestigious “Best of ASH” program, and further recognized with the inaugural ASH Richard T. Silver, MD Abstract Achievement Award for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms — a significant achievement underscoring the impact of his scientific contributions.
1 month ago
Science, Persistence, and Firsts: The Life of Mary Ellen Jones
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.
1 month ago
Humeyra Kaanoglu and Yasemin K. Akyel PhD first co-authors on Sancar lab glioblastoma research pub in PNAS
A new study from the Sancar Lab and collaborators at UNC-Chapel Hill, published in PNAS, highlights a promising future therapeutic strategy for glioblastoma (GBM), one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant brain cancers.
2 months ago
Maria Al Haddad receives the Dianne Harris Leadership Award
In December 2025, Maria Al Haddad, PhD Candidate received the Dianne Harris Graduate Student Award for exemplary leadership.
2 months ago
2025 Holiday Party Highlights and Awards
On December 11, 2025, the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics came together at La Residence restaurant to celebrate our achievements from the past year. We were happy to host a fantastic gathering with approximately 85 members in attendance, marking a memorable close to 2025. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and desserts by the La Residence …
2 months ago
Congrats to Anna Wheless who earned her PhD!
Anna Wheless, under the direction of Dr. Saskia Neher, successfully defended her dissertation on November 5, 2025, and received her PhD! Program: Biochemistry and Biophysics. The title of her dissertation was “Resolving features in the map of lipoprotein lipase regulation.” Anna earned her B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Houston – Downtown in May …