5 months ago
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 …
5 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.
5 months ago
Congratulations to Darex Vera Rodriquez, PhD, from the Lee lab, who earned his degree on September 15, 2025. A major part of his dissertation was recently published in The Protein Society journal as “A flexible, allosteric loop regulates protein activity and rewires electrostatics.” Read more...
5 months ago
Riya Gohil a graduate student in Jill Dowen's lab presented at the 3MT finals on October 21, 2025 during UNC Research Week. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition where graduate students have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to a non-specialist audience. She was one of the ten outstanding graduate students selected to compete in the 2025 3MT Finals.
5 months ago
The Biochemistry and Biophysics community came together for a festive Fall Social hosted by the graduate student-led BCBP Social Committee, transforming the GMB Lawn into a cozy celebration of the season. 🌿 Trainees, rotation students, staff, and faculty stepped out of their labs to enjoy fresh air, fall-themed snacks, and the chance to paint their own …
5 months ago
Our 2025 Research Retreat was held on October 16, 2025 in MBRB (G-202 and 2nd floor lobby) which included a full day of talks, posters, networking, and socializing! It was an inspiring day - with a 2025 retreat motto of "Shared Science, Shared Purpose."
6 months ago
Nobel Laureate Aziz Sancar has teamed up with the NC TraCS-supported SLiCE project to study a potential new treatment for glioblastoma.
6 months ago
Geoffrey Fox, a doctoral candidate in the Dowen and Strahl labs, has been awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31 Predoctoral Fellowship by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
6 months ago
Our Cross-Departmental Plant Swap on September 26, 2025, was a blooming success! More than 100 plant lovers gathered on the GMB Lawn to exchange cuttings, potted plants, and thriving plant babies—growing not only their collections but also connections across the UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics community. Whether seasoned plant parents or curious newcomers, attendees enjoyed an …
6 months ago
Darex Vera Rodriguez successfully defended his PhD thesis on protein allostery in Dr. Andrew Lee’s lab on September 15, 2025.
6 months ago
Congratulations also to Matthew Vander Ploeg, graduate student in the Bergmeier lab, who was awarded an NIH F30 fellowship from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
7 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.