DAVID FRUMAN, PHD ǀ University of California- Irvine Host: Pengda Liu “Strategies to target the mTORC1/eIF4F Axis in B-cell malignancies” Abstract: mTOR complex-1 (mTORC1) is a key regulator of B cell proliferation and differentiation. Elevated mTORC1 activity is also common in B cell cancers and is associated with poor prognosis. We have shown that … Read more
This Wednesday at 9:30am we offer catering from Bruegger’s Bagels including bagels, cream cheese spreads, non-dairy peanut butter, yogurt cups, orange juice, and coffee! Bagel Breakfast will continue every first Wednesday of the month starting at 9:30 Please pass along this information to BCBP trainees and those that might not be reached by the department … Read more
Every month we will host a Meet and Greet Happy Hour on the First Thursday of the Month. Don't miss out on the food, drinks and conversations! We invite all new BBSP students to join our entire department for a welcome event at Top of the Hill Back Room, Thursday afternoon and evening.
EDWARD EGELMAN, PHD ǀ University of Virginia Host: Saskia Neher “Cryo-EM of Helical Polymers at Near-Atomic Resolution Yields Many Surprises”
Carolina Center for Public Service (CCPS) is calling a meeting for campus organizations and units to discuss developing an effective and coordinated response to Hurricane Dorian. This meeting will take place 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Student Union, Room 3203
BCBP Student Seminar Series FOR STUDENTS ONLY. PI’s are not expected to attend. GMB 3007. Lunch provided. --- Hi everyone, We will be starting our student seminar series this Thursday, September 12 at 12:00 PM in GMB 3007. We’ll have 2 talks by Minh Huynh and Stephan Kudlacek. The talks will be about 15-20 minutes … Read more
BCBP Student Seminar Series FOR STUDENTS ONLY. PI’s are not expected to attend. GMB 3007. Lunch provided. This is a seminar organized by students for students. The goal of this seminar series is twofold: 1) to provide graduate students in the biochemistry and biophysics department an informal and low-stress environment to present their work and … Read more
https://unclineberger.org/itcms/event/postdocday2019/ click on the image above to access Lineberger event page.
LARISA LITOVCHICK, PHD ǀ Virginia Commonwealth University Host: Jean Cook “Regulation of Cellular Quiescence” ABSTRACT: Quiescence is defined as non-proliferative state of cells that the retain ability to re-enter the cell cycle. Entry into quiescence is mediated by phosphorylation-dependent protein complexes that include retinoblastoma family proteins. This presentation will review the mechanisms by which entry … Read more
We will celebrate our postdocs by treating them to lunch in the 3rd floor atrium at 12noon. Postdocs: We will be ordering from Merritt’s. Please RSVP with your sandwich preference: https://www.merrittsblt.com/menus. Please email your order to Lisa at ldh@med.unc.edu by Tuesday, September 17.
What is BCBP Synergy? Please read this news If you've been assigned to a group - the group will decide on a place and a time, which can be different than third Thursday at 12noon.. We’re always excited to add new people to the list. If you know anyone that is interested, direct them to … Read more
Registration link for the 2019 TCM Submit an abstract by August 25th view email announcement One of the outstanding strengths within the Research Triangle is research on the cytoskeleton – the defining structure of every living cell. The Triangle Cytoskeleton Meeting aims to strengthen communication and collaboration between the Triangle’s institutions. Our ASCB-sponsored local meeting … Read more
JIMENA GIUDICE, PHD ǀ University of North Carolina- CH Host: Saskia Neher “Alternative splicing and membrane trafficking in development and disease” Abstract: Black AJ*, Blue RE*, Engels NM1, Wiedner HJ, Hinkle ER, Giudice J The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. *equal contribution Alternative splicing is a posttranscriptional mechanism that produces multiple protein … Read more
This Wednesday at 9:30am we offer catering from Bruegger’s Bagels including bagels, cream cheese spreads, non-dairy peanut butter, yogurt cups, orange juice, and coffee! Bagel Breakfast will continue every first Wednesday of the month starting at 9:30 Please pass along this information to BCBP trainees and those that might not be reached by the department … Read more
