9 months ago
Phu Nguyen, undergraduate researcher in the Strahl lab, has received The Edward Kidder Graham Award and the Bryan Public Service Award from the Chancellor. He also received the Stephen Brantley Undergraduate Award for his honors thesis!
9 months ago
Our faculty member Dr. Karin Leiderman lab's research was featured in the Carolina Scientific magazine. The article is entitled "On the bleeding edge: Understanding the liquid of life" by Daniela Danilova.
9 months ago
The Special Master’s Program for employees in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics enables laboratory employees to pursue a Master’s degree on a part-time basis while working full-time in the Department. The faculty member in whose laboratory the employee works will normally be their research advisor, and must agree to the employee’s participation in the …
10 months ago
Dr. Nikea Pittman was honored as a recipient of the Microbiology Society’s inaugural Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion award. During the opening ceremony in Liverpool, UK, Dr. Pittman co-presented the Prize Lecture along with Drs. Donovan-Banfield and Taylor on behalf of Black Microbiologists Association.
10 months ago
Dillon Sloan, graduate student in the Baker lab received an NIH Fellow (F31) National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for his project entitled “Molecular mechanism of CCDC32 in Cardiofacioneurodevelopmental syndrome.” Dillon also has a fellowship with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
10 months ago
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics faculty, students, staff, and postdocs gather for our Spring Happy Hour at Tallulas Turkish restaurant in Chapel Hill, NC. Even during challenging times, we gather together to support one another. This event was a wonderful opportunity for our community to connect, share experiences, and enjoy some delicious food. The atmosphere was …
10 months ago
Spotlight on Fulbright scholar from Türkiye: Hümeyra Kaanoğlu. She pursues biochemical research in Aziz Sancar’s lab that focuses on DNA enzymology and genomics, the mammalian circadian clock and DNA repair.
10 months ago
Congratulations to Dr. Brian Kuhlman. The Protein Society announced the 2025 TPS award winners, who recognize excellence across the diverse disciplines that collectively advance our understanding of proteins; their structure, function, design, and application. The Awards honor researchers who have distinguished themselves with significant achievements in protein research and those who have made outstanding contributions …
10 months ago
PRISM, a UNC School of Medicine and BioSTAR initiative, offers “Bright Futures in Science and Medicine” for postbac students. Apply by May 1 (Summer) or July 1 (Fall) 2025! Special thanks to Dr. Brian Strahl, Associate Dean for Research. To apply or learn more, please visit https://www.med.unc.edu/pbrp/. For inquiries, contact prismprogram@med.unc.edu
10 months ago
Edgar Faison under the direction of Dr. Qi Zhang successfully defended her dissertation on March 20, 2025, and received his PhD! Program: Biochemistry and Biophysics. The title of his dissertation was “Chemical Visualization of Transient Conformational Processes in RNA”
10 months ago
A study now published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, reveals how global warming could exacerbate lung diseases by dehydrating and inflaming human airways. Brian Button, PhD, is senior author on the study.
11 months ago
For the eleventh year, UNC-Chapel Hill ranks in top 100 for patents granted amongst universities worldwide. Carolina moves up the list, ranking #62 on the National Academy of Inventors Top 100 rankings based on data provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
