Biochemistry and Biophysics welcomes 19 winter rotation graduate students
December 1, 2023
We welcomed 19 winter rotation students to our faculty-affiliated labs.
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Cover of Cell – Juneteenth in STEMM and the barriers to equitable science
June 8, 2023
Congratulations to 52 Black scientists including Dr. Chrystal Starbird, our alum Dr. Michael D.L. Johnson, Dr. Nikea Pittman, and many others for establishing the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discussing Juneteenth. The authors use the piece, highlighted by a cover image featuring a painting by a parent of one of the authors, to discuss how we can use this holiday to reflect on the ongoing barriers Black scientists face and how we can come together as a biomedical enterprise to tackle these challenges.
BCBP small group lunch interest meeting
May 15, 2023
Small group lunch on June 6th at 12pm catered lunch for small group interest meeting location to be announced – only for those who RSVP’d ahead of time. — Greetings! As there are several new people in the department and the pandemic slowed down our ability to come together, we are excited to announce the … Read more
Highlighted News for Biochemistry and Biophysics for our alumni and friends (2022-2023)
March 28, 2023
Dear Alumni and friends, We have so much to celebrate. There are over 200 news posts on our website, please look through all our content when you have time.
BCBP faculty research labs present posters during BBSP recruitment weekend
March 17, 2023
Our faculty and research assistants presented posters to welcome BBSP-admitted students and encouraged them to join us in our Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program at UNC Chapel Hill.
Our 2023 celebration of Black biochemists and biophysicists
February 23, 2023
On February 23, 2023, the UNC Department of biochemists and biophysicists held an event in celebration of Black History Month. Earlier this month, each lab nominated black scientists specifically black biochemists and biophysicists which was then highlighted 23 individuals in a rotating slideshow during our celebration. There was a large turnout to enjoy the refreshments … Read more
BCBP Seminar
December 15, 2020
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 Seminar
December 15, 2020
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
Department History
January 31, 2008
This section was provided courtesy of Dr. Thomas Traut in 2008 The Department of Biological Chemistry became an independent academic unit in 1935. In the earlier years of the twentieth century, the subject of biochemistry had been taught at UNC-Chapel Hill by professors holding an appointment within the Department of Physiology. Before 1938, biochemistry was … Read more