6 years ago
Welcome to our new HR Consultant Steven Torchio
Steven Torchio was an HR Consultant with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (M/I) and the Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) for the past 5 years.
Category: News
6 years ago
UNC School of Medicine Celebrates 2019-20 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars
The award, which recognizes the research achievements of young tenured faculty, is made possible through a generous donation from Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang with additional financial support from Mr. To Hing Wu. This is the fourth annual class of Yang Family Biomedical Scholars, and the recipients are Chad Pecot, Li Qian, Gregory Scherrer, Greg Wang.
6 years ago
Key Molecular Machine in Cells Pictured in Detail for the First Time
Histone mRNA-cleaving machine, crucial for healthy cell division, yields up its secrets after almost half a century of research. Zbigniew Dominski, PhD, and William Marzluff, PhD, led this effort at the UNC School of Medicine, along with key collaborators at Columbia University and Rockefeller University.
6 years ago
Characterization of the plant homeodomain (PHD) reader family for their histone tail interactions
Published in Epigenetics & Chromatin. The work was authored by Dr. Kanishk Jain, a postdoctoral trainee in Dr. Brian D. Strahl's lab, and collaborators from Dr. Mark T. Bedford's lab at MD Anderson and EpiCypher Inc.
6 years ago
Study finds blood test accurately tracks HPV-linked head and neck cancer
Bhisham Chera, MD, and Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, led a study of a blood test to accurately detect HPV-linked head and neck cancer recurrence and confirm when there was no evidence of disease.
6 years ago
American Society of Hematology Selects Robert H Lee to Receive 2020 Scholar Award
Robert H Lee, postdoctoral fellow has been selected by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) to receive one of ASH’s most prestigious research award programs, the ASH Scholar Award.
6 years ago
UNC researchers develop new technology to identify inflammation – Dr. Leslie Parise (Charlotte Post)
Inflammation is a hallmark of many health conditions, but quantifying how the underlying biology of inflammation contributes to specific diseases has been difficult. For the first time, UNC researchers and colleagues now report the development of a new technology to identify white blood cells called neutrophils that are primed to eject inflammatory DNA into the circulation via a process called NETosis.
6 years ago
Innovation and Collaboration: Virtual Lung Project
The Campaign for Carolina has showcased the Virtual Lung Project for its innovation in combating respiratory diseases. Scientists and researchers in applied mathematics, chemistry, physics, biochemistry and biophysics have come together with the long-term goal of permanent treatment of COPD and other chronic lung conditions.
6 years ago
The head and the heart
Todd Cohen and Jonathan Schisler began working together in 2016 after meeting for coffee in Marsico Hall. By combining their expertise in protein studies, they strive to develop a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
6 years ago
Teaming up in the lab and in life: researchers make an impact on cancer science
Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Biochemistry and Biophysics, and Yuliya Pylayeva-Gupta, PhD, Assistant Professor of Immunology, are using their natural curiosity and drive to tackle the problem of cancer.
6 years ago
Membership is open for Spring 2020 BCBP Synergy Meet-ups
BCBP Synergy was created to facilitate meetups and networking between members. Please join the spring 2020 BCBP Synergy groups.
6 years ago
Life’s Clockwork: Scientist Shows How Molecular Engines Keep Us Ticking
Charles Carter, PhD, published seminal work on the inner workings of chemical machines inside our cells that turn energy into action, the foundation of life.