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
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Community expectations: Expectations of Research Advisors and Students
Graduate Studies Leadership
Wolfgang Bergmeier
Associate Chair of Education & Training, Director of Graduate Studies & Professor
Sustainability Committee Chair, Diversity Committee-Curriculum and Scholarship Subcommittee
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
Diversity Committee Member
GECO Committee Member
Sustainability 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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-BCBP small group lunch interest meeting
BCBP small group lunch interest meeting
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 … Continued
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-Laughter, Humor and Play to Reduce Stress and Solve Problems
Laughter, Humor and Play to Reduce Stress and Solve Problems
Available through UNC HR Carolina Talent portal. 1 hour webinar. LAUGHTER, HUMOR, AND PLAY TO REDUCE STRESS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS Professional comedians shouldn’t be the only people to use smiling, laughter, humor and play as part of their daily routine. These skills are valuable for everyone. A good smile has long been a key tool … Continued
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-UNC BCBP Field Day
UNC BCBP Field Day
BCBP Field Day and our Student Seminar Awards will be moved to Friday June 23rd and the deadline to sign up is extended through this Friday May 26th! There will be free t-shirts, games, food and prizes! You can sign up here: https://forms.gle/XkcjEdpcJmUgkukv9 Have a great week! BCBP Social Chairs
-BCBP Students’ Seminar Awards Ceremony
BCBP Students’ Seminar Awards Ceremony
Directly following the annual Biochemistry and Biophysics field day on Genetic Medicine lawn.
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