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...

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

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:...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

The inaugural cohort of the CBP Biomedical Master’s Program began classes and research in August 2025. Almost halfway through the program, three students shared their experiences growing their skills, finding community, and expanding their knowledge in the program. Read their stories below. Off to the races in Taylor Hall By...

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...

The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology held its annual holiday party on December 10, 2025. Students, faculty, and staff from the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology gathered on December 10 to show appreciation for each other and celebrate another successful year of research and collaboration. The event included...