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Student Thesis Defense: Jennifer Michelle Potter-Birriel (Zoom)

Jennifer Michelle Potter-Birriel, graduate student Bill Marzluff Lab Defense title, "A region of Drosophila SLBP distinct from the histone pre-mRNA binding and processing domains is essential for deposition of histone mRNA in the oocyte." Presented in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. She is a Genetics and Molecular Biology … Read more

Student Support Circle – Black lives matter

Worldwide we are experiencing unprecedented times. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the Black, Latinx, and Native communities in the US. The Black community is not only suffering from the struggles associated with COVID-19, but is also suffering from despicable racist acts, and police brutality that lead to the atrocious murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and … Read more

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All day online Together, we can ensure that current and future Tar Heels have the tools they need to respond to the grand challenges we face, and that our University remains well-equipped to maintain its teaching, research and service mission remain — for all kind. UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Biochemistry and Biophysics   

Director’s Virtual Career Symposium Series

Zoom online meeting

Join us for the annual Integrated Training in Cancer Model Systems (ITCMS) Director’s Career Symposium, moderated by Channing Der, PhD, and Brian Strahl, PhD. Roman Camarda, PhD, is a Research Analyst at Aquilo Capital Management, which invests in drug development companies that harness the power of cutting-edge science to address urgent medical needs. Camarda received bachelor’s degrees in Biochemistry and Photomedia from the University of Washington, and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California, San Francisco. Prior to joining Aquilo, he was Lead Translational Scientist at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. At Aquilo, Camarda’s primary role is to identify investment opportunities by interrogating the science and the business of publicly traded, human therapeutics-focused biotech companies. For link to the event please see you UNC Lineberger: Events email from June 15.

Student Thesis Defense: Stephan Kudlacek (Kuhlman lab)

Zoom online meeting

Defense Title: Computer-based design of dengue virus envelope protein subunit vaccines Adviser: Brian Kuhlman This event will be broadcast via Zoom. Links will be provided to UNC affiliated email addresses only or through written consent of defending student. Contact event organizer,  Holly Shepherd, for the Zoom link. Abstract: Dengue virus is a highly prevalent, multi-serotype, arbovirus whose … Read more