Philpot Lab Receives NIH Grant to Create Therapy for Rare Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome October 3, 2019 By Janice Warfford 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. Filed Under: Categories: Featured News More from Department of Cell Biology and Physiology In the Loop: Fall 2025 Congratulations to the 2025 CBP Departmental Award Winners! Leadership with heart