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The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is strongly committed to creating a healthy and supportive environment for students, postdocs, faculty and staff to succeed in their professional pursuits. We support the UNC School of Medicine’s efforts to create a learning, training, and working environment in which all members of our community thrive.

WELLNESS is defined as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health and fulfillment.

WELL-BEING is defined as a state of being healthy and fulfilled.

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Mindful Monday Meditation

Monday 12:15 pm

Mindful Monday Meditation

Monday 12:15 pm

Mindful Monday Meditation

Monday 12:15 pm

Wellness News

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Clockwise, from top left: Beka Layton, Alli Schad, Jean Cook, and Debra Ragland.

2 weeks ago

UNC Leads Study on Support Needs for Diverse Student Population

Beka Layton, Alli Schad, Jean Cook, and Debra Ragland published a study in eLife on mental health disparities among biomedical graduate and medical students from historically excluded groups. Co-author Jean Cook, PhD, chair of the UNC Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, has been advocating for providing more mental health resources for graduate students for years, especially during her tenure as associate dean of graduate education.

Well-being Liaison

Jill Dowen

Jill Dowen

Assistant Professor, Well-being Liaison

Research: Three-dimensional genome organization and gene expression in stem cells and cancer cells

TRAINED MENTOR, Mental Health First Aid
Accepting Rotation Students

CB# 7100, 3360 Genome Sciences
(919) 962-8132 | Email

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