Author Archives: Jonathon Cornett

Dr. Laura Raffield, Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Yun Li’s laboratory, has been named a “BioData Catalyst Fellow” by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published five papers during Feb. 9-22, 2020.

The UNC Department of Genetics was ranked first in NIH funding among Genetics departments in public schools of medicine for 2019, according to a new report by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

Dr. Shawn Ahmed, Professor of Genetics and Biology was awarded a new R01 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

Genetic Counselors Katie Garbarini, MS, CGC and Ashlynn Messmore, MS, CGC were both promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor, effective February 1, 2020.

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published fifteen papers during Jan. 26 – Feb. 8, 2020.

Dr. Folami Ideraabdullah, Assistant Professor, named to list of “100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America” by Cell Press.

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published seven papers during Jan. 12-25, 2020.

The Department of Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure track faculty position.

Kimberly Foss, MS, CGC has been appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor, effective December 20, 2019.