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SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Matthew Vander Ploeg
DESCRIPTION:Student: Matthew Vander Ploeg \nDefense title “Integrin signaling and platelet migration: mechanistic insights and pathophysiological relevance”. \nBergmeier lab \nIt will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday April 30\, 2026\, in Bioinformatics 1131.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/thesis-defense-matthew-vander-ploeg/
LOCATION:1131 Bioinformatics\, 130 Mason Farm Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Student Events
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Sierra Cole (student of Dr. Amy Gladfelter)
DESCRIPTION:Defense title: “Sequence and structure of protein binding sites in RNA impact biomolecular condensates”
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/thesis-defense-sierra-cole-student-of-dr-amy-gladfelter/
LOCATION:Bondurant 2020\, 321 S Columbia St\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Student Events
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SUMMARY:UNC Hooding
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate School’s Hooding Ceremony will take place on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 9:00 AM. in the Dean E. Smith Center.  \nPlease share your event photos with Carolyn Clabo
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/unc-hooding/
LOCATION:Dean E. Smith Center\, 300 Skipper Bowles Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Student Events
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CREATED:20260130T174523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T152724Z
UID:10003481-1778353200-1778358600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Commencement
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday\, May 9\, at Kenan Stadium. \nAdditional information about 2026 Spring Commencement weekend\, including the departmental ceremony schedule\, will be released later in the fall semester.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/spring-commencement/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
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CREATED:20260130T174126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T174251Z
UID:10003480-1778670000-1778673600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Bagel breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Spring semester – bagel breakfast series: The bagel breakfast is scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every other month during the semester.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/bagel-breakfast/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:GMB 3rd floor atrium\, 120 Mason Farm Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27599\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Postdoc Events,Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Shepherd":MAILTO:holly_shepherd@med.unc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
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CREATED:20260511T131254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T131254Z
UID:10003493-1778760000-1778763600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:All member Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12noon in GMB 3007
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/all-member-town-hall/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Postdoc Events,Student Events
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SUMMARY:Wolfenden symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 18\, 2026\, for a special one-day symposium honoring the life and legacy of Richard (Dick) Wolfenden\, one of the great pioneers in enzymology and protein science at UNC. \nThis gathering will bring together leading voices in the field—including Dan Herschlag (Stanford)\, John Richard (SUNY Buffalo)\, George Rose (Johns Hopkins)\, and Vern Schramm (Albert Einstein College of Medicine)—for a day of scientific talks and reflection. \nThe afternoon will feature shorter tribute presentations\, offering an opportunity to share memories and celebrate Dick’s lasting impact on science and our community. A limited number of spots remain open for additional contributions. \n📍 Location: Bioinformatics 1131\, UNC-Chapel Hill\, 110 Mason Farm Rd. \n📅 Date: Monday\, May 18\, 2026 \nIf you would like to participate\, please contact Gary Pielak (gary_pielak@unc.edu). \nFor additional coordination\, you may also reach out to Laurie Betts (laurie.betts0508@gmail.com). \nLet’s come together to honor a scientist whose work—and mentorship—shaped generations.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/wolfenden-symposium/
LOCATION:Pagano Room\, 00-002 Lineberger\, 450 West Drive\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events
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SUMMARY:refreshments at 1:15 PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/refreshments-at-115-pm/
LOCATION:1131 Bioinformatics\, 130 Mason Farm Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Postdoc Events,Student Events
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UID:10003494-1779197400-1779202800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:New Student Talks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 19 • 1:30–3:00 PM (refreshments at 1:15 PM) \nNew Student Talks — Bioinformatics 1131\nEach student will give a 10-minute talk followed by 5 minutes of Q&A—please come welcome and support our newest students. Refreshments at 1:15pm in Bioinformatics lobby. Program pdf: 2026BCBP_students \n\n1:30 PM: DGS welcome remarks \n\n\n1:35 PM: Jimmy Pratas \n\n\n1:50 PM: Sydney D’Amaddio \n\n\n2:05 PM: Maria Lopez Vasquez \n\n\n2:20 PM: Garrett Chappel \n\n\n2:35 PM: Rohan Shah 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/new-student-talks/
LOCATION:1131 Bioinformatics\, 130 Mason Farm Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Postdoc Events,Student Events
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UID:10003483-1779667200-1779753599@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday UNC offices closed
DESCRIPTION:Memorial holiday UNC administrative offices are closed
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/biochem/event/holiday/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Postdoc Events,Student Events
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