3 years ago
Congratulations 2022 Retreat Presentation Winners
Announcing our presentation award winners from our 2022 research retreat.
Category: News
3 years ago
The 2022 Biochemistry and Biophysics Research Retreat was held on October 21 at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham
Our 2022 retreat was held at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham on October 21 which included departmental talks, posters, a Carer and DEI panel, and other fun activities which made for an engaging and exciting day at the museum. Our Keynote speaker was Dr. Mary Munson.
3 years ago
Our 2022 Fall celebration included painting pumpkins
On October 14, 2022, the department of Biochemistry and Biophysics gathered on the Genetic Medicine building lawn to enjoy food, fellowship, games, and painting pumpkins. There were some sandwiches and fall-themed snacks and everyone had the chance to paint their own pumpkin with the design of their choice. This event also gave the first-year rotating …
3 years ago
Kiara Thompson (UNC ’23, CSS 7) undergrad researcher in Kuhlman lab highlighted for UNC Research Week
Chancellor’s Science Scholars’ Instagram account highlighted Kiara Thompson, an undergraduate researcher in Kuhlman lab. Kiara Thompson in front of a posterKiara Thompson shares her work on protein design and her experience presenting her research at national conferences.
4 years ago
Venkat R Chirasani publishes in “Current Research in Chemical Biology”
Congratulations to first author Venkat R Chirasani for his research "Whole proteome mapping of compound-protein interactions" published in Current Research in Chemical Biology.
4 years ago
October 10th is World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues and mobilizes efforts to support mental health around the world...
4 years ago
Jill Dowen promoted to Associate Professor with tenure
Congratulations to Jill Dowen, Associate Professor in the Biochemistry & Biophysics Department and the Biology Department, who received tenure as a UNC faculty effective January 1, 2023.
4 years ago
Dive into University Research Week Oct. 10-14
Register for nearly 60 events celebrating discovery, including classes, panel discussions, webinars and hands-on demonstrations.
4 years ago
Retreat committee earns a BES award from North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Congratulations to our retreat committee for receiving a Biotechnology Event Sponsorship (BES) award from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center of up to $3,000 to support the 2022 Biochemistry and Biophysics Research Retreat.
4 years ago
Kuhlman Lab Students Publish Two Protein Engineering Review Articles in Summer 2022
Congratulations to graduate students Amelia McCue and Zhiyuan (Zoey) Yao in the Kuhlman Lab for their published reviews.
4 years ago
Ray to Retire After Nearly 50 Years of Service
Marsha “Lynn” Ray, associate chair for administration in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, has announced her plans to retire at the end of 2022 following 46 years of service.
4 years ago
Congratulations to Faculty for their long Service to the State
We congratulate Professors Aziz Sancar and Ronald I. Swanstrom for 40 years of state service, Zbigniew Dominski for 25 years of state service, David S. Paul and Greg Wang for 10 years of state service. Thank you to your hard work and dedication to our mission of research, teaching and service. We are a better place because of all of you!