We are delighted to share an exciting first for our department—and for the University! For the first time ever, over half of the articles featured are from our labs!
Fall 2025, Vol. 2, Issue 1 of Carolina Scientific Magazine is UNC’s premier research publication. You can read the latest issue soon, where 14 two-page articles showcase the innovative research happening in our BCBP labs. These stories, written by undergraduates for undergraduates, offer a unique perspective on our work and dedication to scientific discovery.
BCBP Shines in Carolina Scientific!
Over half the articles in Fall 2025’s issue feature our labs—discover 14 stories of innovation and student-driven science in UNC’s top research magazine!
- The Science of Folding (Dr. Venkata R Chirasani, R.L. Juliano Structural Bioinformatics core facility) Pages 10-11
- The Science of Fat Control (Dr. Saskia Neher) Pages 14-15
- Molecules in Motion (Dr. Rebecca Berlow) Pages 20-21
- Systems Metabolism and Signaling (Dr. Tigist Tamir) Pages 24-25
- Decoding Cohesin, the Architects of our Genome (Dr. Jill Dowen) Pages 28-29
- Bacterial Breakthroughs (Dr. Justin Jenson) Pages 38-39
- Human Genetics and the Staying Power of the Yeast Model (Dr. Henrik Dohlman) Pages 40-41
- License to Divide (Dr. Jean Cook) Pages 42-43
- Seeing in 3D (Dr. Chrystal Starbird) Pages 46-47
- When the Air Gets Too Dry (Dr. Brian Button) Pages 60-61
- Beyond Patchwork (Dr. Robert Lee) Pages 62-63
- Beyond the Bloodstream (Dr. Ronald Swanstrom) Pages 74-75
- Scientific Serendipity (Dr. Brian Strahl) Pages 80-81
- Legos and Cotton Balls (Dr. Nikea Pittman) Pages 86-87
Congratulations to everyone involved on this outstanding achievement! This university-wide recognition is thanks to Carolyn Clabo, Director of Development and Communications, who took the initiative to reach out to the magazine beginning in August, connect our faculty with talented undergrad writers, and coordinate the entire process. Her work has raised our research profile within the department, highlighting achievements and attracting prospective undergraduate researchers. We’re proud of every lab and Core featured, and even more groups will be highlighted in the Spring 2026 issue. Thank you, Carolyn, for your vision & dedication! Faculty and Core Directors are encouraged to reach out to her in January if you want to be featured in an upcoming issue of Carolina Scientific Magazine