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Researchers in the lab of Jean Cook, PhD, chair and professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, have identified the cellular processes that occur when you take a cancer drug meant to stop rapid cell growth in tumors. Brandon Mouery is the first author on this research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
2 years ago
Grimsley, a graduate student in the Starbird lab, is investigating genetic variations of ABCA7, a protein that has been shown to increase one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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The Graduate Fellow Awards in Basic Science is an annual competitive $3,000 award for outstanding graduate students in the research programs of cancer center members who have active, peer-reviewed grant support. Congratulations to Derek...
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RNA Retreat on May 21, featured talks and poster presentations by faculty and trainees, including Ike Emerson, the Bill Marzluff Graduate Student Fellowship Award recipient, Jackson Trotman, PhD, the Bill Marzluff Postdoctoral Fellowship Award recipient, and Josh Boyer, PhD, one of the RDC Collaborative Team Science Fellowship Award recipients.
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Lineberger Awards ceremony will present awards to 4 of our trainees! In 2024, 4 out of 5 awardees are from our labs. These individuals will be recognized for their leadership of notable scientific publications on June 21, 2024.
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Amelia McCue successfully defended her PhD thesis titled “Engineering Tumor-Selective T Cell Engager Prodrugs for Cancer Immunotherapy” on Thursday May 23, 2024, under the guidance of Dr. Brian Kuhlman.
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Darex Vera-Rodriguez, a graduate student in the Lee lab, is set to work as a Technology Commercialization Consultant Summer Intern at the North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (NC SBTDC). In this role, Darex will have the opportunity to collaborate with a technology-based client during the 10-week internship
2 years ago
Uriel Jean-Baptiste, graduate student in the Neher lab, has been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program (SMDP) Biotech program. He has been paired with a distinguished mentor, Eric Hall, II, PhD, MBA.
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UNC has become a leading center for RNA research, with laboratories studying the form, function, and clinical applications of RNA at virtually all biological scales. The RNA Center retreat will be held on May 21. BCBP members Ike Emerson, Josh Boyer, Qi Zhang, and Bill Marzluff will speak at this event.
2 years ago
Caitlin Johnson earned her certificate in Biophysics and her PhD in Biological Chemistry. Her advisor was Dorothy Erie. She is doing a postdoctoral fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, CO. Congratulations to Dr. Johnson!
2 years ago
Xavier Bonner under the direction of Dr. Ronald Swanstrom successfully defended his dissertation “Determining Genotypic and Phenotypic Factors Influencing Macrophage Tropism in the HIV-1 Envelope Protein” on March 15, 2024 and received his PhD!
2 years ago
On May 6, 2024, Biochemistry and Biophysics held another successful plant swap on the Genetic Medicine Lawn. Thank you to our social committee for expanding our second plant swap this summer to include more lab members and collaborators. Our gratitude extends to all the volunteers and attendees who contributed to the success of this event. …
