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SBBS Black History Month Keynote Talk by Dr. Ishmail Abdus-Saboor
SBBS Black History Month Keynote Talk by Dr. Ishmail Abdus-Saboor
Contact SBBS: Xavier Bonner for more information on this event.
BCBP Spring Plant Swap
BCBP Spring Plant Swap
Dear BCBP Colleagues, We are excited to announce that we are hosting a BCBP plant swap next Monday Feb 28th from 2-3 PM on the GMB lawn open to everyone in the department (refreshments served). Please RSVP here to sign up for the plant swap (https://forms.gle/B2tA9Z1uQpXRyPs47) guidelines for the plant swap: bring a pest-free plant (or multiple) in an individual container plants can be potted or bare-root, we encourage cuttings! … Read more
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Standard Safe Zone training
Standard Safe Zone training
Standard Safe Zone covers the concepts mentioned above, as well as campus climate data, campus achievement disparities, common allyship scenarios. This training is intended to address concerns particular to students, faculty, and staff members.
BCBP Research in Progress Seminar: Kathryn Gunn PhD and Martha Johnson PhD
BCBP Research in Progress Seminar: Kathryn Gunn PhD and Martha Johnson PhD
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics Research in Progress Seminar on March 1, 2022. Please join us as these postdocs present their research. Kathryn Gunn PhD Neher lab Talk Title "Oligomeric Diversity of Lipoprotein Lipase" Martha Johnson PhD of Cook lab Talk title "Defining Molecular Mechanism to Establish Cell Cycle Quiescence" Mode: hybrid at location UNC room … Read more
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Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga sessions two times a week.
Lineberger Weekly Seminar: Viewing cancer dev through a P53 lens
Lineberger Weekly Seminar: Viewing cancer dev through a P53 lens
Speaker: Laura D. Attardi, PhD, Catherine and Howard Avery Professor of the School of Medicine, Departments of Radiation Oncology and Genetics, Co-Director, Cancer Biology, Program, Stanford University School of Medicine. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Yuliya Pylayeva-Gupta, PhD. Please register to attend.
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SPT Labtech, Cryo-EM, Chameleon scientific presentation
SPT Labtech, Cryo-EM, Chameleon scientific presentation
SPT Labtech is the commercial partner of the Spotiton technology from the New York Structural Biology Center (NYSBC), which is now being developed under the Chameleon brand name. This system is a state-of-the-art technology that is a blot-free alternative to traditional sample prep methods and shows great promise to fight the daunting air-water interface problem. The seminar will focus on their efforts to modernize cryoEM sample techniques, which still mainly rely on decades-old methods.
5th Annual Chromatin and Epigenetics Symposium
5th Annual Chromatin and Epigenetics Symposium
Join us for the 5th An. Chromatin & Epigenetics Symposium, to be held in person. This event is jointly sponsored by the Carolina Chromatin Consortium, Cancer Epigenetics Training Program, IBGS, NIEHS and UNC Lineberger. Registration and abstract submission is now open until February 15 at 5 p.m. Multiple abstracts will be selected for short talks, while all others will participate in a poster session. Joe Costello, PhD, from the Univ. of CA-San Francisco, will be our keynote speaker.
SPT Labtech, Cryo-EM, Chameleon scientific presentation
SPT Labtech, Cryo-EM, Chameleon scientific presentation
SPT Labtech is the commercial partner of the Spotiton technology from the New York Structural Biology Center (NYSBC), which is now being developed under the Chameleon brand name. This system is a state-of-the-art technology that is a blot-free alternative to traditional sample prep methods and shows great promise to fight the daunting air-water interface problem. The seminar will focus on their efforts to modernize cryoEM sample techniques, which still mainly rely on decades-old methods.
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Legal Seminar for Int’l Postdocs
Legal Seminar for Int’l Postdocs
The Legal Seminar for International Postdoctoral Scholars will address immigration, visa and permanent residence status for postdoctoral scholars and interested junior faculty. The speakers for the session will be the Director of International Student and Scholar Services and Immigration Staff Attorney for UNC System Office.
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BCBP Seminar: Gustavo Silva PhD (Duke)
BCBP Seminar: Gustavo Silva PhD (Duke)
Gustavo Silva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke University Talk title: “Ubiquitin and the regulation of translation during oxidative stress” Host: Graduate Students Mode: virtual PLEASE NOTE: UNC Zoom Meetings are private and the Zoom link should not be shared on social media. If you are not from our … Read more
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BCBP Student Defense: Nicholas G Martinez (Campbell lab)
BCBP Student Defense: Nicholas G Martinez (Campbell lab)
Defense Title: "Characterization of RAS interactions with PI3K" Location: hybrid, MBRB G202 and Zoom Please see the information below and the attached flyer for an upcoming dissertation defense. Contact Holly Shepherd for the Zoom link. Links will be provided to UNC-affiliated email addresses only or through the written consent of defending student.
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga sessions two times a week.
3 events,
Unconscious Bias Awareness
Unconscious Bias Awareness
This workshop explores unintended/implicit bias and introduces foundational concepts that are necessary to additional engagement with DEI-related topics and issues.
3 events,
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty who complete the five-session curriculum will receive formal recognition from TEAM ADVANCE, the Center for Faculty Excellence, and the Office of the Provost.
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty who complete the five-session curriculum will receive formal recognition from TEAM ADVANCE, the Center for Faculty Excellence, and the Office of the Provost.
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Pi Day Celebration & Welcoming Dr. Rebecca Berlow
Pi Day Celebration & Welcoming Dr. Rebecca Berlow
Dear BCBP Faculty and Staff, On Monday March 14th is our annual 3rd-floor GMB Pi day celebration, held outside on the GMB lawn! This year is a special event to welcome our newest faculty member Dr. Rebecca Berlow to the department. Please share this email with your labs and use this sign-up sheet to RSVP to bring a pie. We can't … Read more
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3 events,
Postdoc Group inaugural meeting
Postdoc Group inaugural meeting
Hi Everyone, My name is Kathryn Gunn and I'm a postdoc in Saskia Neher's lab. It seems like now would be a good time to establish a postdoc group within our department. The idea behind the BCBP postdoc working group would be to give departmental postdocs (and research associates) a community to interact with and … Read more
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga sessions two times a week.
Cancer genome copy number – from techn. to genetics & biology and back
Cancer genome copy number – from techn. to genetics & biology and back
UNC Lineberger Weekly Seminar Series: Cancer genome copy number - from technology to genetics & biology and back
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St. Patrick’s Day BCBP Event
St. Patrick’s Day BCBP Event
BCBP members and Happy St. Patrick's Day! We hope you're feeling lucky not only today but for the whole year. However, if you want to test out your luck, stop by GMB 3112 for a quick "guess how many candies" game! Use the QR code or link at the door to submit your guesses. Results … Read more
BCBP Student Seminar Series
BCBP Student Seminar Series
Student seminars for students by students Third Thursday of every month at noon. Student speakers: 1/20 Shu, Rodney, Xavier 2/17 Abigail, Matt, Brandy 3/17 Dalia, Sarah, Alejandro 4/21 Christopher, Anna and the Award ceremony on 5/19
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2022 Employee Wellness Day
2022 Employee Wellness Day
The Office of Human Resources is excited to host Employee Wellness Day, our first combined wellness and employee appreciation event. On Friday, March 18, swing by the Carolina Union from 11 AM – 2 PM.
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Spring Break ends – Classes Resume
See also Spring 2022 University Registrar Calendar Date Modified: 12/01/2021
BCBP Student Thesis Defense: Jessica J. Hobson (Carter lab)
BCBP Student Thesis Defense: Jessica J. Hobson (Carter lab)
Defense title "Urzymes – Minimal Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetases: Addressing Their Catalytic Authenticity and Technical Challenges to Utilization" Charlie Carter lab Mode of event: MEJ 3112 and Zoom. Contact Holly Shepherd for the Zoom link. Links will be provided to UNC-affiliated email addresses only or through the written consent of the defending student.
UNC Distinguished Lectureship on Racial Equity and Belonging
UNC Distinguished Lectureship on Racial Equity and Belonging
The selection committee for the Distinguished Lectureship on Racial Equity and the Office of the Student Body President is excited to welcome Erika H. James, Dean of the Wharton School, Reliance Professor of Management and Private Enterprise and professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania, to deliver the 2022 Inaugural Distinguished Lecture on Racial Equity … Read more
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BCBP Research in Progress Seminar: Kanishk Jain PhD
BCBP Research in Progress Seminar: Kanishk Jain PhD
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics Research in Progress Seminar Hybrid event location: 1131 Bioinformatics and Zoom Title: Understanding the role of a novel chromatin-interacting protein, PHRF1, in transcription and cancer biology Kanishk Jain PhD in Strahl lab
Dismantling Racism in the Academy Journal Club
Dismantling Racism in the Academy Journal Club
Please join us and TIBBS for our next meeting to discuss “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson on March 22 at 4 PM.
2 events,
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga sessions two times a week.
BCBP Student Thesis Defense: Gabrielle Budziszewski (McGinty lab)
BCBP Student Thesis Defense: Gabrielle Budziszewski (McGinty lab)
Defense Title: Mechanisms of chromatin engagement by the Vaccinia-related kinase (VRK1) and M-phase phosphoprotein 8 (MPP8) Advisor: Dr. Robert McGinty Please see the information below and the attached flyer for an upcoming dissertation defense. Contact Holly Shepherd for the Zoom link. Links will be provided to UNC-affiliated email addresses only or through the written consent … Read more
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Staff Wellbeing and Resilience at Carolina
Staff Wellbeing and Resilience at Carolina
Employee Forum Community Meeting “Staff Wellbeing and Resilience at Carolina” March 25, 10-11:30am CPSC Members: Katie Musgrove, Joseph Nsonwu-Farley, Shayna Hill Event Info & Registration
Racial Justice
Racial Justice
This workshop addresses structural racism in the United States. The workshop explores the history of race as a social construct and the effects of racism on our education and health care systems. It also engages participants in a discussion of how to combat structural racism within the School of Medicine.
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Postdoc breakfast and hike
Postdoc breakfast and hike
UNC Postdoc Associate breakfast and hike on Saturday, March 26 from 10 am to 2 pm meet at Saxaphaw general store at 10 AM and a 4-mile hike begins at 11 AM at Haw River Trail. Please register here: https://forms.gle/BeabkXanc5DjUu6c8
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GiveUNC 2022
This is a day when we will honor and recognize important work happening to fight cancer, care for children, educate future healthcare professionals, and improve healthcare for all. We hope you will join us because it’s true that the people make the place, and it’s people like you who make UNC Health a place like no other.
BCBP Seminar: Judd Hultquist (Northwestern)
BCBP Seminar: Judd Hultquist (Northwestern)
Judd Hultquist, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) Northwestern University Host: Ron Swanstrom Venue: In-Person, UNC 1131 Bioinformatics building, 120 Mason Farm Rd., Hybrid Talk title: Mapping the Genetic Determinants of HIV Replication PLEASE NOTE: UNC Zoom Meetings are private and the Zoom link should not be shared on social media. For in-person events, … Read more
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Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Gentle Yoga with Gillings Culture of Health
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga sessions two times a week.
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WinS 7th Annual Spring Symposium: Life Beyond Lab
WinS 7th Annual Spring Symposium: Life Beyond Lab
Women in Science (WinS) will be hosting their annual symposium on Friday, April 1st to recognize the work and contributions of women to the advancement of science. For the 7th Women in Science Symposium, we are celebrating the many facets of a scientist, in and outside of the lab.
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty who complete the five-session curriculum will receive formal recognition from TEAM ADVANCE, the Center for Faculty Excellence, and the Office of the Provost.
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty Mentor Training (TEAM ADVANCE)
Faculty who complete the five-session curriculum will receive formal recognition from TEAM ADVANCE, the Center for Faculty Excellence, and the Office of the Provost.