
February 11, 2025
Adriana Beltran Receives UNC ELEVATE Award
Dr. Adriana Beltran, PhD (Associate Professor, Genetics) has received an ELEVATE Fixed-Term Faculty Development Award from the Committee on Faculty Leaves and Awards, UNC Provost Office.
February 11, 2025
Dr. Adriana Beltran, PhD (Associate Professor, Genetics) has received an ELEVATE Fixed-Term Faculty Development Award from the Committee on Faculty Leaves and Awards, UNC Provost Office.
February 6, 2025
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 17 papers during January 19th - February 1st 2025.
February 6, 2025
Researchers in the laboratories of Frank L. Conlon, PhD, Professor of Biology and Genetics, and Bill Marzluff, PhD, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, have pinpointed small molecules that greatly affect differences in heart health in men and women. These results uncover one of the molecular reasons behind sex disparities in heart disease.
January 23, 2025
Building off previous groundbreaking research, a new study identifies specific genetic variants that have significant impacts on brain development and are shared across eight different psychiatric disorders. Targeting these variants could pave the way for treatments that address multiple conditions at once.
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The Department also includes a clinical arm focused on medical genetics, which covers the broad spectrum of clinical genetic research from disease prevention to diagnosis and treatment. This specialty includes evaluation, mutation discovery, counseling and risk assessment through analysis and genetic testing. Locating the clinical group alongside basic scientists facilitates integration of cutting edge genetic research with patient care.
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Kristy Lee, MS, CGC
Professor
The Department of Genetics is proud to highlight Professor, Ms. Kristy Lee, for her excellence in clinical service, research, and service. Ms. Lee’s scientific expertise, clinical experience, teaching excellence, and service to the community exemplifies her long-standing commitment to the utilization of genetics in healthcare.
Tuesday 9:00 am Wednesday 12:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am Friday 12:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am Wednesday 12:00 pm Friday 12:00 pmUpcoming Events
Tuesday – GMB Student Seminar Series: Kornegay & Koitz
Wednesday – Department of Genetics Colloquium: Ageliki Tsagaratou
Thursday – BCB Student Seminar Series: Eberhard & Connelly
Friday – GMB/BCB Seminar Series: Berkley Gryder
Tuesday – GMB Student Seminar Series: Gural & Fox
Wednesday – Department of Genetics Colloquium: Sarah Schoenrock
Friday – GMB/BCB Seminar Series: Julia Mack
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