Beginning in March 2025, the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics has launched a new research video series designed to spotlight the breadth and impact of basic science research at UNC. The initiative highlights faculty laboratories through short, professionally produced videos distributed on the UNC Health YouTube channel and amplified through departmental news and university digital platforms.
The series debuted in August 2025 with a video featuring the Cook Lab, led by Jean Cook, PhD, Chair and Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics. The video introduces viewers to the lab’s research on cell cycle regulation and how disruptions in these processes contribute to diseases such as cancer. The Cook Lab video emphasizes how foundational discoveries in basic science drive the development of targeted therapies and improved patient care. [med.unc.edu]
In January 2026, the series continued with a second video highlighting the Bergmeier Lab, led by Wolfgang Bergmeier, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics. This video showcases the lab’s work on platelet biology, bleeding disorders, and transfusion strategies, illustrating how mechanistic insights into platelet dysfunction are shaping new approaches to treatment and improving outcomes for patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. [med.unc.edu]
Both videos were produced in collaboration with UNC Health and published on the UNC Health YouTube channel, extending the reach of departmental research to broader clinical, academic, and public audiences. The series reflects a growing emphasis on visual storytelling as a way to communicate complex scientific discoveries and demonstrate their relevance to human health.
Additional research videos featuring the Sharon Campbell Lab and the Brian Kuhlman Lab are currently in development and will be released as part of the ongoing series, further expanding the department’s efforts to amplify research excellence and interdisciplinary impact.
This video series, requiring close collaboration among faculty, videography, and communications teams, boosts the department’s visibility and highlights the value of basic science. Special thanks to Carolyn Clabo and Robbie Passell for their contributions. It also reinforces UNC’s commitment to sharing scientific discovery with the wider community.