Cell Biology & Physiology

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Carol Otey receives PY1 Instructor of the Year Award

The PY1 class recognizes a faculty member who teaches coursework in the first year of the professional curriculum in recognition of exemplary instructional ability and interest in the students and the educational programs of the School. Dr. Otey was a key factor that made the PY1 Class feel at home … Continued

Keith Burridge, PhD – Kenan Distinguished Professor

This is a great time to be a scientist. Never have so many techniques been available that are allowing questions in cell biology and physiology to be investigated at a level that was inconceivable just a few years ago."
-Keith Burridge, PhD

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Congratulations to Linda Levitch on her highly-deserved promotion to Associate Professor based on her excellence in teaching!

Treatment Opportunities Seen for Angelman Syndrome

Graham Diering was recently interviewed from a reporter for UNC-TV, for her blog about dreams during the pandemic. Its a fun snappy little article! Click here for interview

Doug Phanstiel’s proposal entitled “Identifying Alzheimer’s Disease Causal Variants and Target Genes Using iPSC-derived Microglia” has been awarded from the NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA). The objective of this proposal is to employ advanced genomic technologies to determine how genetic variation contributes to Alzheimer’s disease risk. This work will identify the key genes involved …

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Welcome to the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where our mission is to be nationally recognized for excellence in our discipline by Leading, Teaching and Caring.