Welcome current and prospective postdocs to the Biochemistry and Biophysics department at UNC! We have over 50 postdoctoral researchers in our department labs performing diverse and innovative research at the cutting-edge of their fields. As a department, we support postdocs by providing opportunities to present their research, sponsoring a committee to represent postdoc interests to the department, providing leadership and professional development opportunities, and inviting postdocs to all our social events. We strive to make our community a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We hope you find the contacts and resources on this webpage useful for navigating aspects of being a postdoc at UNC. Please feel free to reach out to any of our postdoctoral leaders or faculty!
– Jean Cook, Ph.D. Professor & Chair
Contacts for Postdocs:
Wolfgang Bergmeier
Associate Chair of Education & Training, Director of Graduate Studies & Professor
Sustainability Committee Chair, Community and Engagement Committee Member, Curriculum and Scholarship
Research: Adhesion mechanism of platelets and neutrophils
TRAINED MENTOR
Accepting Rotation Students
CB# 7035, 8212A MEJ
919-962-7331 | Email
Holly Shepherd
Student Services Manager
GECO Committee Member
TRAINED Completed DEI certificate program
Office: 3024 Genetic Medicine
Phone: 919-843-9737 Email
Ajit Prakash
Research Associate
Campbell lab
CB# 7260, 3010 Genetic Medicine
Email
Please contact any of us with your questions or concerns.
Useful Resources for Postdocs:
Postdoc News & Events
Email Steven Torchio or Carolyn Clabo to request subscription to the BCBP Postdoc listserv
Seminar: Abid Khan PhD
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Monday 12:00 am
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Tuesday 11:00 am
BCBP Poster Session
Wednesday 2:00 pm
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Tuesday 11:00 am
Inclusive Gathering Women’s History Month
Tuesday 12:00 pm
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