September 28, 2026
The Mathers Foundation, a highly selective national funder of innovative basic biomedical research, is supporting Thaxton’s work on a discovery that has the potential to transform human health. Jessica Thaxton, PhD, MsCR, associate professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at the UNC School of Medicine and co-leader of the Cancer Cell Biology …
September 28, 2026
Four CBP PhD Curriculum students received this year’s Cellular Systems and Integrative Physiology (CSIP) T32 (NIH/NIGMS) Training Awards. The mission of the CSIP T32 Training Program is to develop a robust pool of responsible, rigorous scientists who have the skills to investigate the integrative, regulatory, and developmental physiology of higher organisms and their organ systems …
June 30, 2026
On May 8, 2026, the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology marked a significant milestone with the graduation of its inaugural cohort of the Biomedical Master’s Program. The Class of 2026 represents the first group of students to complete the program, playing a key role in establishing its foundation and shaping its future direction. Their …
June 30, 2026
Congratulations Dr. Keith Breau Congratulations Dr. Danial Babaki Congratulations Dr. Andrew Scott Kennedy, Jr. Congratulations Dr. Pierre-Emmanuel Yoanna N’Guetta Congratulations Dr. David Rocco Congratulations Dr. Garrett Sessions
June 30, 2026
Faculty, trainees, and staff gathered on April 30 to celebrate the department’s Research Day. Keynote presentations included talks from Dr. Aadra Bhatt, Dr. Rae Cho, and Dr. Adam Gracz. The day also featured presentations from postdoctoral trainees Dr. Qingye Zeng (PI: Dr. Boa Kim) and Dr. Maria Clara Zanellati (PI: Dr. Sarah Cohen), as well …
June 30, 2026
A postdoctoral research talk about lymphatics inspires the next generation of scientific teachers and researchers. Research on the lymphatic system has long been overlooked, with studies on lymphatic vessels representing only a small fraction of those on blood vessels. However, the lymphatic system has attracted more attention lately from Hollywood, with celebrities donning stylized compression …
June 29, 2026
Co-founders, co-hosts, and friends Akshi and Kavya reflect on the launch of BBSP’s first official science communication podcast. Two Cultured is a science podcast created and run by a group of graduate students from UNC Chapel Hill, with one mission: to make science more accessible and approachable for everyone. Each episode features conversations with scientists …
May 29, 2026
In this CBP In the Loop: Spring 2026 newsletter, explore top CBP research stories about rewiring T cell signals in cancer, advice for using AAV vectors, fixing disease in neonatal hearts, and how tiny vesicles in bile help with drug absorption. Also read about a new student-led science podcast and learn how the topic of …
May 14, 2026
Researchers are developing programmable immune strategies that allow T cells to resist exhaustion and sustain anti‑tumor responses. Tumors survive in part by sending “don’t attack me” signals to T cells. Many current immunotherapies rely on antibody drugs to block these signals, but these treatments don’t work for all patients and can lose effectiveness over time. …
December 29, 2025
In this CBP In the Loop: Fall 2025 newsletter, explore top CBP research stories about developing a new non-addictive painkiller, targeting cell stress to maximize immunotherapy success, and a new neuroscience tool for tracking arousal states. Also read about recent research awards, graduating PhD student profiles, and stories from students in the CBP Biomedical Master’s …