5 years ago
COVID-19: One Year Later
Co-workers across the UNC Health system reflect on the year that has passed since the first COVID-19 case was reported in North Carolina.
Tag: News 2021
5 years ago
Celebrating Our COVID-19 Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine
UNC-Chapel Hill is one of the top coronavirus research universities in the world. Check out this video celebrating COVID-19 research at the UNC School of Medicine.
5 years ago
Biophysics Faculty Recruitment seminars and chalk talks 3/1 through 3/11
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics Faculty Recruitment 3/1, 3/2, 3/5, 3/9, 3/11 Don't miss the faculty seminars and chalk talks. Seminars at 12-1pm, chalk talks at 2:30pm-3:15pm.
5 years ago
We rank 4th nationally in NIH funding in 2020!
The Department ranks fourth among all Biochemistry departments in the US, (both public and private institutions not just public) in 2020. We received over $20.6 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2020. According to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR), this ranks us 4th among all Biochemistry departments …
5 years ago
UNC School of Medicine NIH Funding Jumps More Than $29 Million
All six basic science departments rank in the top 6 in National Institutes of Health funding for federal fiscal year 2020, according to a new report by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, and 12 clinical departments rank in the top 30.
5 years ago
David S. Paul and Marsha “Lynn” Ray receive 2020 Staff Excellence Awards!
UNC Chapel Hill department of Biochemistry and Biophysics gives out Staff Excellent Award every year. This award is given to staff members who displays dedication, service and commitment to Biochemistry and Biophysics.
5 years ago
2021: Multiple Cores Contribute to SARS-CoV-2 Paper Published in Nature
The Nature Accelerated Article Preview “SARS-CoV-2 infection is effectively treated and prevented by EIDD-2801” was published online 09 FEB 2021. Co-first authors Angela Wahl and Lisa E. Gralinski used a human lung-only mouse model to show that therapeutic and prophylactic administration of EIDD-2801, an oral broad spectrum antiviral currently in phase II–III clinical trials, dramatically …
5 years ago
How to Stay Connected Even When It’s Chilly
Are you running out of ideas for how to safely socialize this winter? Carolina experts explain why human interaction is important and offer tips on strengthening social bonds. Kristen Smith Young, Community Relations, Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 Nearly one year into the global coronavirus pandemic, do you find yourself falling out of touch with friends and …
5 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."
5 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
5 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 …
5 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.