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See platelet science in action! Watch the Bergmeier lab’s video on better transfusion strategies and bleeding disorders. Dr. Wolfgang Bergmeier and his lab are uncovering how platelet dysfunction affects bleeding and clotting in patients. Their research is shaping more effective transfusion strategies and new combination therapies to improve patient care.
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On December 19th, 2025, Derek Bolhuis, a graduate student in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, successfully defended his thesis titled “USP37 Earns its PH-D, and How it Ensures Cell Cycle Progression.” Derek Bolhuis conducted his research jointly mentored in the labs of Drs. Nicholas Brown and Michael Emanuele.
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We would like to honor Mary Ellen Jones, PhD. You may recognize her name from the building that sits on the edge of the UNC Medical Center campus, but Jones is recognized for so much more.
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A new study from the Sancar Lab and collaborators at UNC-Chapel Hill, published in PNAS, highlights a promising future therapeutic strategy for glioblastoma (GBM), one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant brain cancers.
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In December 2025, Maria Al Haddad, PhD Candidate received the Dianne Harris Graduate Student Award for exemplary leadership.
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On December 11, 2025, the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics came together at La Residence restaurant to celebrate our achievements from the past year. We were happy to host a fantastic gathering with approximately 85 members in attendance, marking a memorable close to 2025. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and desserts by the La Residence …
2 months ago
Anna Wheless, under the direction of Dr. Saskia Neher, successfully defended her dissertation on November 5, 2025, and received her PhD! Program: Biochemistry and Biophysics. The title of her dissertation was “Resolving features in the map of lipoprotein lipase regulation.” Anna earned her B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Houston – Downtown in May …
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We are proud to announce that Dr. Patricia F. Maness and colleagues have published a groundbreaking article in The Journal of Biological Chemistry titled, “Structural interactions of ankyrin B with NrCAM and β2 spectrin.” This research uses state-of-the-art AI-based...
2 months ago
Uriel Jean-Baptiste joined the 2025 Health Care Case Competition at Kenan-Flagler Business School, where interdisciplinary teams tackled real-world challenges in health care. Students developed strategies to overcome commercialization hurdles and drive innovation.
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Adam Luthman, a graduate student of Dr. Dale Ramsden, defended his thesis and earned his PhD on November 14, 2025. His defense is entitled “Fidelity of DNA Double Strand Break Repair by Nonhomologous End Joining” Congratulations to Dr. Luthman!
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On October 13, 2025, over sixty undergraduate neurobiology students visited the cryoEM core as part of their NSCI 405: Advanced Molecular Neuropharmacology course. The visit was organized by Dr. Alexandra Nowlan to enhance student learning of advanced methods used in structural biology to investigate the relationship between receptor structure and function. The session began with …
3 months ago
We invite prospective students to discover the wide-ranging educational opportunities and supportive networks within our department. Our commitment to fostering innovative research and leadership extends to multiple pathways, including our PhD, certificate, and master’s programs.
