On December 11, 2025, the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics came together at La Residence restaurant to celebrate our achievements from the past year. We were happy to host a fantastic gathering with approximately 85 members in attendance, marking a memorable close to 2025. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and desserts by the La Residence French restaurant, conversations, laughter, and encouragement.
2025 Year in Review: Jean Cook, PhD, Chair of Biochemistry and Biophysics, shared our good news from 2025.
- Outstanding grant submissions contributed to our department’s growth and innovation. (330 proposals with PIs with primary appointments in BCBP have been submitted so far in 2025)
- Special thanks to Rhonda Strickland, Latasha Mingo, and all event organizers for making the celebration a success.
Awards Presentation: Dr. Silvia Ramos presented our Staff Excellence Awards.
2025 Staff Excellence Awardees
Staff Excellent Award – Research: Abid Khan, PhD (Strahl Lab)
Staff Excellent Award – Administration: Doug Leonard (Facilities)
Staff Excellent Award – Postdoctoral: Alexei Martyanov, PhD (Bergmeier lab)
Awards Presentation: Wolfgang Bergmeier, PhD, Graduate Studies Director, announced the Diane Harris Graduate Student Leadership Award for exemplary leadership.
Diane Harris Leadership Graduate Student Award
Maria Al Haddad (Campbell Lab)
Congratulations to all our awardees, and thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s holiday celebration a wonderful success! See our Instagram account @UNC_BCBP for event photos. Instagram
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