Cell Biology & Physiology

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Greg Scherrer Awarded Yang Family Biomedical Scholar

This year’s Yang Family Biomedical Scholars: Chad Pecot (Medicine/Lineberger), Li Qian (Pathology, MHI), Greg Scherrer (Cell Biology/Neuroscience) and Greg Wang (Biochemistry/Lineberger). See the press release in Vital Signs. The Dean’s office will host a special lecture highlighting the research … 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

Latest News

Natasha Snider featured in Vital Signs

Researchers are learning about the differences in the underlying biology of patients with severe and milder forms of Alexander disease, a rare neurodegenerative condition that is often fatal to young children. Click here to read article

Stephanie Gupton featured in Researcher Signature Series

The Researcher Signature Series features researchers across the School of Medicine. Read about Stephanie Gupton, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, in our second issue.

Philpot Lab Receives NIH Grant to Create Therapy for Rare Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome

The UNC School of Medicine lab of Ben Philpot, PhD, will build upon research previously funded by the Pitt-Hopkins Research Foundation to develop a therapy to treat children with this neurodevelopmental disorder.

James Alb Graduates from SOM Teaching Scholars Program

On August 28, 2019, the Teaching Scholars Program graduated 14 faculty from the year-long program. At the ceremony, the Scholars presented their scholarly work, on a variety of topics, aimed to enhance the medical education environment at the School of Medicine.

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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.