Friday – UNC Holiday – Spring 2021
UNC Spring Holiday 2021 This is a UNC Holiday. Classes are cancelled. Offices are closed.
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Student Thesis Defense: Benjamin S. Roberts (Neher lab)
Defense title: “The Regulated Trafficking of Lipoprotein Lipase in the Secretory Pathway” Seminar based upon the doctoral dissertation of Benjamin S. Roberts under the direction of Dr. Saskia Neher Abstract Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is a secreted enzyme required for the clearance of triglyceride (TG)-rich lipoproteins such as chylomicrons and VLDL from circulation. In response to … Read more
Spring 2021 Student Wellness Day
UNC Wellness Day No Classes Wellness days are intended as breaks from the semester – not for studying – so faculty will be instructed to avoid scheduling exams, quizzes and other major assignments on days following these breaks. These dates are intended to give our community as much of a break as possible.
Student Thesis Defense: Megan Justice (Dowen lab)
GMB Curriculum Student Defense: Megan Justice, student of Jill Dowen. Presented in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. This student defense will be broadcast via Zoom. Link will be provided through UNC Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology emails. Contact jcornett@email.unc.edu for meeting link if you have not received. … Read more
Virtual Wellness Circles for graduate students Spring 2021
Virtual Wellness Circles While stress is a normal part of life, exposure to elevated levels of stress can accumulate and result in a buildup of allostatic load. Graduate students are particularly vulnerable to the adverse health effects that result from allostatic load build up. Join Shahnaz Khawaja to engage in activities that reduce stress and … Read more
BCBP Seminar
All Spring 2021 BCBP Seminar Series - Tuesdays at 11:00 am (EST) JANUARY 19 MICHAEL AIROLA, PHD Stony Brook University Host: Saskia Neher Seminar title “Structure function studies of lipid metabolism” JANUARY 26 JIN CHEN, MD PHD Vanderbilt University Host: Pengda Liu Seminar title “Enhancing antitumor immunity by selective inhibition of mTORC1 in tumor vessels” … Read more
BCBP Seminar
All Spring 2021 BCBP Seminar Series - Tuesdays at 11:00 am (EST) JANUARY 19 MICHAEL AIROLA, PHD Stony Brook University Host: Saskia Neher Seminar title “Structure function studies of lipid metabolism” JANUARY 26 JIN CHEN, PHD Vanderbilt University Host: Pengda Liu Seminar title “Enhancing antitumor immunity by selective inhibition of mTORC1 in tumor vessels” FEBRUARY … Read more
BCBP Graduate Student Appreciation Week
GMB LawnApril 5 - 9, 2021, is Graduate Student Appreciation Week. YAY STUDENTS! We have a few fun events planned for you to enjoy. Pizza, painting, food trucks, and lawn games! Events and times are on the attached flyer. Who can attend? Anyone! All Biochemistry and Biophysics department members are invited to join the events to socialize. Remember to … Read more
Tar Heel Holocaust Stories: Yom Hashoah
Observed in April is Yom HaShoah, a day in which Jews commemorate the monstrous tragedy of the Holocaust. NC Hillel will present “Tar Heel Holocaust Stories,” a program featuring UNC students who are the descendants of Holocaust survivors, sharing their family stories. The event provides a meaningful and intimate way to address the implications of the … Read more
BCBP Graduate Student Appreciation Week
GMB LawnApril 5 - 9, 2021, is Graduate Student Appreciation Week. YAY STUDENTS! We have a few fun events planned for you to enjoy. Pizza, painting, food trucks, and lawn games! Events and times are on the attached flyer. Who can attend? Anyone! All Biochemistry and Biophysics department members are invited to join the events to socialize. Remember to … Read more