4 days ago
UNC Biochemistry Program ranks within the top 3% of global universities
The U.S. News & World Report reviewed nearly 1,500 top universities in the 2021 Best Global University Rankings.
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4 days ago
UNC SOM Disciplines Ranked High in Global Universities Rankings, including UNC Biochemistry!
U.S. News & World Report ranked 13 UNC School of Medicine disciplines in the top 30, including pharmacology and toxicology ranked second, in the organization’s annual “Best Global Universities” rankings. UNC-Chapel Hill 36th overall.
5 days ago
Carolina Together Testing Program related to employees, as well as an update on the COVID-19 vaccine (UNC HR office)
UNC HR provides additional information about the Carolina Together Testing Program related to employees, as well as an update on the COVID-19 vaccine. As Chancellor Guskiewicz announced in November, we are implementing a robust testing program for the Spring 2021 semester that will help us prevent the spread of COVID-19 on our campus. Testing is one important part of a comprehensive approach to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask, maintaining six feet physical distance and following other COVID-19 Community Standards are also key to prevention. For faculty and staff, our tracking and testing approach has different requirements depending on your access to campus:
1 week ago
BCBP Statement on acts on the US Capitol
After the events this week in the United States, particularly the violence and vandalistic actions that took place the at our Nation’s Capitol – these actions threatened the very ideals of our country and resulted in a tragic loss of life. We, the BCPB leadership, strongly condemn and decry these recent events...
1 week ago
UNC Administration makes changes to spring semester (1/07/2021)
UNC is adjusting the spring semester to provide as much flexibility as possible for a safe return to campus. Classes will begin on Jan. 19 as planned, but the start of in-person undergraduate classes will be delayed three weeks. See additional details
1 week ago
How to stay balanced during troubling news events and Mental Health Support Options for UNC Students
The news today may feel troubling, traumatic, angering, frustrating, or scary. We all have instances where we find it both difficult to engage with current events and also find it difficult to ignore them. It is important to be aware of what’s happening. It’s also vital to take care of yourself and your mental health.
1 week ago
Chancellor issues statement over Twitter on violence at our nation’s Capitol building
Today’s violence at our nation’s Capitol building is unacceptable and threatens the very ideals of our country. On behalf of the Carolina community, I condemn this attack on our democracy and call for the peaceful transfer of power that defines our nation. — Kevin Guskiewicz, UNC Chancellor
2 weeks ago
Announcing our BCBP Spring 2021 Seminar Series
All seminars will take place on Tuesdays at 11 am.
2 weeks ago
Our team publishes cell proliferation research in Science Advances
CRL4DCAF1/VprBP E3 ubiquitin ligase controls ribosome biogenesis, cell proliferation, and development. Authors: Xiao-Ran Han, Naoya Sasaki, Sarah Jackson, Pu Wang, Zhijun Li, Matthew Smith, Ling Xie, Xian Chen, Yanping Zhang, Bill Marzluff and Yue Xiong publishes cell proliferation research in Science Advances.
2 weeks ago
Seeking outstanding applicants for open-rank tenure-track position
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks outstanding applicants for an open-rank tenure-track position, with expertise in molecular and cellular biophysics. We welcome applications from scientists with expertise in all areas of biophysics including but not limited to structural biology, single-molecule imaging, signaling, synthetic biology, proteomics, …