2 years ago
This year, we topped $1.2B in research awards, continuing our year-to-year growth in sponsored research activity and showing gains across most disciplines. Additionally, more than 30 researchers from Carolina made Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list as trailblazers among their peers. Those recognized had papers that ranked in the top 1% of citations for field and publication year....
2 years ago
In the 2022 holiday season, I hope you plan to spend time with friends and family and remember to take steps that support your own mental health and well-being...
2 years ago
UNC Faculty Council members heard updates on raises for graduate students, campus safety, the all-funds budget and student-athlete mental health. - Emily Padula, The Well
2 years ago
Marsha “Lynn” Ray, associate chair for administration has announced her plans to retire at the end of 2022. Please join us to celebrate her retirement on Friday, December 16, 1-2 PM in the Genetic Medicine 3rd-floor lobby.
2 years ago
Tatyana Bodrug under the direction of Dr. Nicholas G. Brown successfully defended her dissertation on November 30, 2022, and received her PhD!
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First author postdoc Zhichuan Zhu PhD, Liu lab, Jean Cook, and collaborators publish in Advanced Science available online Nov. 29, 2022 "STING Suppresses Mitochondrial VDAC2 to Govern RCC Growth Independent of Innate Immunity." STING was identified in 2008 as a critical innate immune sensor to antagonize viral/bacterial infection. Inactivation of STING especially by epigenetic silencing has been shown to facilitate tumor progression. Efforts from various UNC and BCBP labs have recently identified an innate immunity-independent function of STING in kidney cancer that can be explored as a potential therapeutic target in treating kidney cancer...
2 years ago
The Biochemistry and Biophysics department recently established a Student Advisory Board to the Chair. The SAB is led by the Graduate Education Committee Organization student leaders, Darex Vera-Rodriguez in the Lee lab and Adam Luthman in the Ramsden lab. The goal of SAB is to create an additional space for students to collaborate, discuss, and provide feedback and recommendations to departmental leadership...
2 years ago
On November 21, 2022, the Biochemistry and Biophysics department gathered from across campus to share in a lunch for Thanksgiving in Genetic Medicine Building conference room 3007. We enjoyed Mediterranean deli and potluck dishes, sides and desserts. It was great to meet people in-person from across campus and see such a good turnout for our …
2 years ago
Our DEI committee held Arabic culture night on the evening of November 17 that was open to all. Students shared their food and culture with other department members. After conversations and sharing a meal, we had festive music and dancing. Thank you to everyone who participated. There were plenty of smiles and laughter. We hope …
2 years ago
Every semester during the week before finals, UNC-CH collaborates on a wellness initiative to support students.
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Aaron Abate’ served as our interim Director of Finance and Administration from November 2022 to June 2023. Professional and down to earth: He is very team oriented and thrives off of helping others to achieve a goal. Personal Interests: He enjoys spending time with his Daughter, Fiancé’ and family. He Loves Music, is …
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Reem Hakeem earns her PhD! - November 2022 Program: Biochemistry and Biophysics Advisor: James Bear
