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Brian Strahl, the interim chair and professor of biochemistry and biophysics at the UNC School of Medicine, and Samantha Pattenden, associate professor at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy. (Photo by Sarah Daniels, Innovate Carolina)

An interdisciplinary team of Carolina scientists, including Brian Strahl and John Sondek were featured in UNC's The Well. This team is rewriting faulty instructions in genomes to treat genetic diseases without changing the DNA itself. Read more about the Chemical Epigenomics Hub.

Right, βII-spectrin (magenta) forms aggregates throughout neurites of a mouse cortical neuron expressing one of the human SPTBN1 variants. (Lorenzo Lab)

Congrats Damaris Lorenzo and research team including Brenda Temple Professor of BCBP & Core Director of Structural Bioinformatics! The research team will continue to tap into molecular modeling predictions in collaboration with the UNC Structural Bioinformatics Core.

The School of Medicine promotions criteria have been finalized by the Provost and go into effect July 1 2021. Please contact Steven Torchio, HR consultant, for the 43 page “Guidelines for Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion” document published in May 2021 by UNC SOM Human Resources. For more information on the updated CV guidelines, sample DEI …

UNC School of Medicine has created the SOM Intranet to assist us in finding internal information in one central location. How can I access the SOM Intranet? On the front home page of our Biochemistry and Biophysics website, go to the lower right hand corner of the website, click on Intranet.

Congratulations to Minh Huynh who received his Ph.D. on June 23, 2021. Disseration Title: “Biochemical and functional characterization of oncogenic kras mutants.” PhD Advisor: Sharon Campbell

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Greg Wang and a collaborative team of researchers have uncovered a new mechanism that activates specific genes, leading to the development of cancers. This research was led by postdoc Jeong Hyun Ahn PhD from Greg Wang’s lab.

Researchers Silvia Kreda, PhD, and Rudolph Juliano, PhD, created an improved oligonucleotide therapy strategy with the potential for treating other pulmonary diseases, such as COPD and asthma. Their research was published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research.

Congratulations Juan Carvajal Garcia PhD on your Graduate Fellow Award in Basic Science by UNC Lineberger! The Lineberger Graduate Award recognizes the Cancer Center’s top PhD students for not only their superb research studies but also for service to the University of North Carolina as well as outreach to the local community. Juan Carvajal Garcia’s …

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Ben Roberts in Neher lab has been awarded the 2021 Diane Harris Leadership Award for exemplary public service.

Pengda Liu, PhD, and colleagues have discovered a gene, OTUD7A, that impacts the development of Ewing sarcoma, a bonecancer that occurs mainly in children, as well as a compound that shows potential to block OTUD7A protein activity.

Luna's student event with 21 people sitting outside on May 28, 2021

On May 28, 2021 our second year incoming students were welcomed to an social outing with empanadas at Luna’s Rotisserie in Carrboro.

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Alumnus Michael Waters PhD (1969) endorses our Biochemistry program!

Research: A convergent code

Scientists Identify the Genetic Cause and Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of a Neurodevelopmental Syndrome

Faculty: New Promotion Criteria Finalized – Goes into Effect July 1 2021

How to access the School of Medicine Intranet to find internal information in one central location.

Graduate Student Minh Huynh receives his PhD!

Scientists uncover new mechanism that enables development of cancer

Scientists Demonstrate Promising New Approach for Treating Cystic Fibrosis (Silvia Kreda, PhD)

Congratulations Juan Carvajal Garcia PhD on your Graduate Fellow Award in Basic Science!

Benjamin Roberts Awarded the 13th Annual “Diane Harris Leadership Award”

Researchers discover gene linked to bone cancer in children, identify potential novel therapy

We welcomed our second year students with a Summer Social at Luna’s!