Welcome to UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics! We are a vibrant and diverse community of researchers who discover molecular mechanisms of biological systems. We are committed to providing excellent training to our graduate students to prepare them for future scientific leadership in a wide variety of careers. We offer a PhD with two customizable tracks in either Biochemistry or Biophysics, and we support our students with an array of resources and opportunities for professional growth, and we celebrate their achievements. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our research, graduate program curriculum, events, and dynamic people who make us great!
Why Join UNC BCBP
– Jean Cook, Ph.D. Professor & Chair
Community expectations: Expectations of research advisors and students
We now have a T32 Training Grant. Please contact Holly Shepherd for details.
Graduate Studies Leadership
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
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Accepting Rotation Students
CB# 7035, 8212A MEJ
919-962-7331 | Email
Brian Kuhlman
Co-Director of UNC Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Program & Professor
Research: Protein Design, Protein Therapeutics, and Molecular Modeling
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Accepting Rotation Students
CB# 7260, 3096 GMB
919-843-0188 | Email
Holly Shepherd
Student Services Manager
GECO Committee Member
TRAINED Completed DEI certificate program
Office: 3024 Genetic Medicine
Phone: 919-843-9737 Email
Kevin Slep
Co-Director of UNC Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Program & Associate Professor
Affiliate Faculty (UNC Biology)
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Research: cytoskeletal structure and dynamics; X-ray crystalography
CB# 3280, 403 Fordham
Office: 919-962-4858
Lab: 919-962-0758 | Email
Upcoming Events
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Inclusive Gathering
Inclusive Gathering
We are excited to announce our next cultural inclusive gathering on Tuesday May 06, 2025, which celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, learn, and appreciate the contributions of AAPI scientists. Please join us in GMB 3007 at noon for … Read more
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-New Student Talks
New Student Talks
Biochemistry and Biophysics New Student Talks seminar will take place on Tuesday, May 13th. Students will give a 10-minute research presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Please join us to welcome and support our new students. Schedule 10:45am: refreshments in Bioinformatics lobby 11:00am: DGS welcome remarks 11:05am: Zubair Bhuiyan, Biophysics “Dynamics of the High … Read more
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-Ice Cream Social, Lawn Games
Ice Cream Social, Lawn Games
BCBP all department Ice Cream Social Monday, May 19 @ 1pm-2pm Join us for ice cream and lawn games. All department members are invited to attend. Watch for a rain date email from BCBP social committee.
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-Seminar Patricia Maness PhD (UNC)
Seminar Patricia Maness PhD (UNC)
Biochemistry and Biophysics Special Seminar: Patricia F. Maness, Ph.D., received her doctorate in Biochemistry in 1975 from the University of Texas. She was an Anna Fuller Fund Postdoctoral Fellow from 1978-1980 at the Rockefeller University in the laboratory of Nobel Laureate Dr. Gerald M. Edelman, and Assistant Professor. Since 1980 Dr. Maness has served on … Read more
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-Rising Star Seminar – Zoom
Rising Star Seminar – Zoom
Rising Star Seminar: Juan Carvajal Garcia - Zoom on May 27, 2025 Our final seminar before the summer is part of the School of Medicine Rising Stars program, and it will be on zoom. This program helps future faculty prepare for academic job interviews in addition to bringing more science to share. Our speaker on … Read more
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