2 years ago
Guochun Jiang, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry and biophysics and member of the UNC HIV Cure Center, received an R01 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health for his project “Defining the HIV reservoir and latency mechanism in human brain myeloid cells” which is funded for five years and $4.6 million which is funded through March 31, 2029.
2 years ago
Undergraduate researchers from our labs presented posters at the 25th Annual celebration of undergraduate research on April 29, 2024.
2 years ago
We want to make sure you are familiar with resources available to you, should you want to seek a space where you could process more individually as well as reflect on how you can continue to cope and while moving forward during these challenging times. 1-877-330-6366 mental health hotline
2 years ago
The team is excited to welcome Shakia Risby as the new Business Services Coordinator, stepping into the role previously held by Cindy. Shakia brings a strong background in business and leadership, having earned her B.A. in Business from Chowan University in May 2021 and her M.A. in Organizational Leadership in May 2023. Prior to joining …
2 years ago
Two graduate students, David Rocco (Bergmeier lab) and Jamie Madriga (Leiderman lab), in our faculty labs were among the poster award winners at the Coagulation and Platelet Biology at the Intersection of Health and Disease conference.
2 years ago
Congratulations to Dillon Sloan, graduate student in the Baker lab, who was awarded a fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) to work at the University of Tokyo this summer. He will conduct research in the lab of Dr. Masahide Kikkawa at the University of Tokyo.
2 years ago
As the BCBP Postdoc Committee enters its third year, we’re celebrating a transfer in committee leadership. Ajit Prakash PhD is serving as the chair of the postdoc committee for a second year. Logan Slade PhD in the Cook lab has stepped up to be the new vice chair of the committee.
2 years ago
Phu Nguyen was named the 2024 UNC Biology Hagadorn Award Winner! Phu has a Biology GPA of 4.0, has been a peer mentor, an SI instructor in 3 courses, and an undergrad researcher in Strahl lab.
2 years ago
We ranked 4th in NIH Funding for public universities, 5th overall. All six basic science departments rank in the top 10 in National Institutes of Health funding for federal fiscal year 2023.
2 years ago
The Venture Catalyst Program (VCP) is a dynamic training ground for those interested to immerse themselves in the world of academic technology transfer and commercialization. This program bridges the gap between academic discoveries and practical business acumen. The initiative facilitates the relationship between UNC-affiliated startups and entrepreneurial fellows, offering unique experiential learning, educational foundation, and …
2 years ago
Dr. Sharon L Campbell, in collaboration with Dr. Brenton D. Hoffman lab at the Duke University uncovers the molecular secrets behind directional force-sensitive binding of the cell adhesion protein vinculin (key player in cellular responses to mechanical forces) with filamentous actin. Special thanks to the R.L. Juliano Structural Bioinformatics Core.
2 years ago
Dr. Gaorav Gupta and colleagues discovered the inner workings of an immune response pathway that could aid in cancer prevention and treatment. BCBP affiliated researchers include Josh Boyer, PhD, Josh Strauss, PhD, Pengda Liu, PhD, Qi Zhang, PhD, Robert McGinty, MD, PhD, and Dr. Gaorav Gupta.) Read more...
