November 26, 2019
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
October 24, 2019
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.
October 3, 2019
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.
September 5, 2019
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.
September 5, 2019
Led by Kathleen Caron, PhD, UNC School of Medicine researchers found that e-cigarette use during pregnancy impairs metabolic health in animal models.
August 26, 2019
Scientists Show How Vaping Induces Reactions in Lungs that Can Lead to Disease In a new UNC School of Medicine study led by Rob Tarran, PhD, biomedical researchers show how high levels of protease enzymes in the lungs of e-cigarette users suggest they are at increased risk of developing emphysema.
July 24, 2019
Congratulations to Adam Black, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Jimena Giudice’s lab for recently receiving a prestigious F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The F32 provides stipend support and institutional allowances for three years. Adam’s project focuses on understanding the physiological significance of …
July 3, 2019
Gene mutation in the brain may be early clue to autism, study suggests Brain disruptions that may contribute to autism could be happening in the first three months of fetal development.
May 24, 2019
Dr. Ed Kernick has received the highly distinguished “Professor Award” at the 2018 AND 2019 UNC School of Medicine Graduations. This award, selected by the senior class, is given in recognition of a faculty member who, by his or his willingness, understanding and ability, has contributed the most to student’s medical education. Dr. Kernick also …
May 10, 2019
Cell Biology and Physiology and the Neuroscience Center are excited to welcome Drs. Gregory Scherrer and Adam Hantman! Dr. Gregory Scherrer will join Cell Biology and Physiology and the Neuroscience Center in September 2019. Dr. Scherrer comes to UNC from Stanford University where he was an Assistant Professor. The Scherrer Lab investigates the neurobiology …
