We remain one of the most hashtag#NIH-funded hashtag#biochemistry programs in the nation, according to the most recent Blue Ridge Institute rankings. We are proud of all our hashtag#research teams for their hard work and accomplishments! Since our founding in 1935, we are proud to have contributed important scientific advances, and we routinely rank among the top departments in the field. In 2023 we ranked 5th overall for NIH funding and 4th for public institutions.

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For the fifth consecutive year, UNC’s research funding has eclipsed $1 billion. Carolina received $1.21 billion, money that’s expected to support research projects conducted statewide for federal agencies, industry partners and nonprofit organizations.

Justin Rectenwald, a Biochemistry and Biophysics PhD alumnus (Pearce/Frye Lab), recently rejoined Taysha Gene Therapies as a Senior Manager, CMC Analytical Development role. Taysha Gene Therapies is focused on developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of monogenic diseases of the central nervous system.

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A new publication from the Brown lab highlights the thesis work of recent BCBP graduate Tanya Bodrug. In a project co-mentored by Nick Brown and David Haselbach at the IMP in Vienna, Austria, a novel method was developed for visualizing the Anaphase-promoting Complex/Cyclosome (APC/C), an E3 ubiquitin ligase that regulates the cell cycle. Their approach …

Congratulations to Edhriz Siraliev-Perez, Ph.D. (alum 2020) who started a new position as a Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Reviewer for the FDA!

Meet Laurie Betts PhD Research Associate from Carter lab (Sancar lab alum) and learn more about her history with the Biochemistry and Biophysics department.

Dr. Gabrielle Dardis' thesis work studying non-canonical epigenetic and inflammatory signaling crosstalk in triple-negative breast cancer cells...

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Congratulations to 52 Black scientists including Dr. Chrystal Starbird, our alum Dr. Michael D.L. Johnson, Dr. Nikea Pittman, and many others for establishing the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discussing Juneteenth. The authors use the piece, highlighted by a cover image featuring a painting by a parent of one of the authors, to discuss how we can use this holiday to reflect on the ongoing barriers Black scientists face and how we can come together as a biomedical enterprise to tackle these challenges.

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Dr. Odessa Goudy is the recipient of the 2023 Diane Harris Leadership Award for the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department. She is a 2023 Kuhlman lab and Biochemistry and Biophysics alumna. Read more about her recent award.

The dissertation award is the highest level of graduate student scholarship. Recipients of the Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award are making outstanding contributions.

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Dear Alumni and friends, We have so much to celebrate. There are over 200 news posts on our website, please look through all our content when you have time.

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UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics NIH Funding Ranks 4th among Public Universities

Annual Research Funding Surpasses $1B — Again

Alumni update: Justin Rectenwald Ph.D. (2020)

Tatyana Bodrug PhD (alum ’22) shares her Thesis research project

Update from Edhriz Siraliev-Perez PhD (alum 2020)

Research Scholar Spotlight: Laurie Betts PhD

Alumna Gabrielle Dardis contributes to breast cancer research with thesis publication

Cover of Cell – Juneteenth in STEMM and the barriers to equitable science

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Odessa Goudy receives the 2023 Dianne Harris Leadership Award

Cathy Spangler was Recognized at 2023 UNC Graduate School Celebration on April 12!

Highlighted News for Biochemistry and Biophysics for our alumni and friends (2022-2023)