July 8, 2024
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the maternally-inherited UBE3A gene and characterized by poor muscle control, limited speech, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities. Though there isn’t a cure for the condition, new research at the UNC School of Medicine is setting the stage for one. Ben Philpot, PhD, the Kenan Distinguished …
July 7, 2022
Mauro Calabrese, PhD, Nilu Goonetilleke, PhD, and Adam Hantman, PhD, were selected as Yang Family Biomedical Scholars in the sixth installment of this annual School of Medicine award. Click here for article.
February 25, 2022
NIH rankings were recently released and the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology has taken a commanding FIRST PLACE national ranking! Achieving a #1 ranking in a hyper-competitive discipline is definitely a team effort. In basketball, we focus on celebrating the players and coaching staff. But strong programs are bolstered by the countless efforts of …
June 9, 2021
Greg Scherrer, PhD, associate professor of cell biology and physiology, will use two NIH grants and a Brain Research Foundation award to further study how opioids interact with brain mechanisms, with the ultimate goal of creating better medications to treat chronic pain. Click here for article.
May 11, 2020
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 at ESOP. From the first …
March 19, 2020
We recognize that this is a very difficult time for everyone and our School of Medicine is committed to taking care of patients—but also of our own! Please know that if you are experiencing difficulties with the COVID-19 situation, there are a wide variety of helpful resources available to you. Click here for a list …
December 12, 2019
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 of the Scholars on February 14, 2020 at 2:30pm in 1131 Bioinformatics. Please save the date!
November 26, 2019
All of us at Cell Biology and Physiology wish you and your families a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We send wishes for safe travels!
October 9, 2019
The 21st Annual Carl W. Gottschalk Lecture was held on Monday, October 28th!! Featured guest speaker, Dr. David G. Harrison, PhD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Betty and Jack Bailey Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology “Mechanisms of Immune Activation and Its Impact on Hypertension”
August 26, 2019
Dr. Ed Kernick earns multiple awards at the annual School of Medicine Whitehead Lecture on August 7th. The Foundation Phase Outstanding Director Teaching Award This award recognizes a faculty member from the Foundation Phase curriculum who has enhanced the education of second year medical students by fostering a collegial environment that supports and encourages …
