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The Special Master’s Program for employees in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics enables laboratory employees to pursue a Master’s degree on a part-time basis while working full-time in the Department. The faculty member in whose laboratory the employee works will normally be their research advisor, and must agree to the employee’s participation in the …
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Dr. Nikea Pittman was honored as a recipient of the Microbiology Society’s inaugural Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion award. During the opening ceremony in Liverpool, UK, Dr. Pittman co-presented the Prize Lecture along with Drs. Donovan-Banfield and Taylor on behalf of Black Microbiologists Association.
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Dillon Sloan, graduate student in the Baker lab received an NIH Fellow (F31) National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for his project entitled “Molecular mechanism of CCDC32 in Cardiofacioneurodevelopmental syndrome.” Dillon also has a fellowship with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
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UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics faculty, students, staff, and postdocs gather for our Spring Happy Hour at Tallulas Turkish restaurant in Chapel Hill, NC. Even during challenging times, we gather together to support one another. This event was a wonderful opportunity for our community to connect, share experiences, and enjoy some delicious food. The atmosphere was …
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Spotlight on Fulbright scholar from Türkiye: Hümeyra Kaanoğlu. She pursues biochemical research in Aziz Sancar’s lab that focuses on DNA enzymology and genomics, the mammalian circadian clock and DNA repair.
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Congratulations to Dr. Brian Kuhlman. The Protein Society announced the 2025 TPS award winners, who recognize excellence across the diverse disciplines that collectively advance our understanding of proteins; their structure, function, design, and application. The Awards honor researchers who have distinguished themselves with significant achievements in protein research and those who have made outstanding contributions …
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We embrace inclusivity and celebrate our unique differences to strengthen community engagement with our monthly inclusive gathering lunches. In April 2025, we gathered for Jewish American Cultural Heritage. Dr. Joshua Strauss gave a talk and members gathered for fellowship over food and conversations.
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PRISM, a UNC School of Medicine and BioSTAR initiative, offers “Bright Futures in Science and Medicine” for postbac students. Apply by May 1 (Summer) or July 1 (Fall) 2025! Special thanks to Dr. Brian Strahl, Associate Dean for Research. To apply or learn more, please visit https://www.med.unc.edu/pbrp/. For inquiries, contact prismprogram@med.unc.edu
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Mark Kowalewski successfully defended his dissertation entitled “Mucin degrading glycoside hydrolases in the gut microbiome” on March 31, 2025, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Redinbo.
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Dr. Ike Emerson successfully defended his thesis, titled "Post-transcriptional mechanisms regulate cardiac sex differences," on March 28, 2025, under the direction of Dr. Frank Conlon.
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Edgar Faison under the direction of Dr. Qi Zhang successfully defended her dissertation on March 20, 2025, and received his PhD! Program: Biochemistry and Biophysics. The title of his dissertation was “Chemical Visualization of Transient Conformational Processes in RNA”
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A study now published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, reveals how global warming could exacerbate lung diseases by dehydrating and inflaming human airways. Brian Button, PhD, is senior author on the study.
