3 years ago
The Office of Inclusive Excellence Presents its Equity Newsletter
One way to take part in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive progress at the School of Medicine is to stay informed.
Tag: News 2021
3 years ago
Five steps to advance equity and inclusion
Standing against racism. Carolina schools and departments continue seeking to expand knowledge and understanding about racism and advance racial equity. Our culture has moved from one of exclusion to one of inclusion. (UNC The Well, Campus News)
3 years ago
Congratulations Nick Martinez on his first authored paper in Journal of Molecular Biology!
Congratulations Nick Martinez (Campbell lab) on his first authored paper in Journal of Molecular Biology! "Biophysical and structural characterization of novel RAS-binding domains (RBDs) of PI3Kα and PI3Kγ."
3 years ago
COVID-19 Update: Testing Guidance for Upcoming Wellness Days
Read the latest update about Wellness Days and the number of tests administered by the Carolina Together Testing Program.
3 years ago
Strengthening the STEM workforce through diversity
The Chancellor’s Science Scholars program is challenging preconceptions and building a more inclusive scientific culture while “creating the best scientists the world has ever seen.” (Najla Ward-Conyers, undergraduate research assistant in Neher lab appears in feature on The Well. Cover Photo by Anna Wheless, graduate student in Neher lab.)
3 years ago
A history of black scientists (ASBMB)
Celebrating important contributions and achievements in science and technology made by black scientists.
3 years ago
#WearRedDay brings awareness about cardiovascular disease
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics reminds you to wear red to help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives on February 5, 2021! Left to right: Marsha “Lynn” Ray, Juanita Limas, and Carolyn Clabo Please consider giving to support the: Triangle Heart Association
3 years ago
Gunn presents research at ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series
Title of meeting: Lipid Research Division Seminar Series Host: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Presentation title: The structure of helical lipoprotein lipase reveals an unexpected twist in lipase storage Neher lab postdoc, Kathryn Gunn PhD, gave a talk for the Lipid Research Division of the ASBMB via zoom on January 27th. She presented her …
3 years ago
Swanstrom presented with Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award
Ronald Swanstrom, PhD, the Charles Postelle Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics and co-director of the UNC Center For AIDS Research, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award.
3 years ago
The Fierce Urgency of Now
Silent Sam, Charleston, Charlottesville and George Floyd made the headlines. On a less visible but equally impassioned front, faculty of color at Chapel Hill believe this is the moment for action toward equity. Carolina Alumni Review featured “The Fierce Urgency...
3 years ago
UNC-Chapel Hill Named to Best Workplaces for Commuters 2021
UNC-Chapel Hill was named one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters by the National Center for Transit Research, making it more than 15 years the University has received this designation. Carolina was one of 42 colleges and universities across the nation and one of three in North Carolina to receive recognition for its Commuter Alternative Program (CAP). …
3 years ago
2021 BCBP Research Retreat Information and Deadlines
On March 26, 2021, Biochemistry and Biophysics will host its annual research retreat Virtually. Our Keynote presenter is Cigall Kadoch, Ph.D. of Harvard Medical School and The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “Chromatin regulatory mechanisms and therapeutic prospects in cancer." UNC event Registration in now open. View your emails & secure your spot today! You don't want to miss our fabulous speaker and events through out the day. Abstract Deadline is 2/26.