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Small RNA Molecule Discovered to Have Role in Driving Aging

Praveen Sethupathy September 13, 2024

UNC School of Medicine researchers Mohanish Deshmukh, PhD, professor of cell biology and physiology, and Praveen Sethupathy, PhD, a former professor of genetics and current chair of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, show that a molecule called miR-29 is instrumental in driving the aging process.


Kim, Rose Highlight Advances in Kidney Cancer Research and Care in JAMA

William Kim, MD September 13, 2024

William Kim, MD, and Tracy Rose, MD, MPH, published a review highlighting new scientific insights that have led to advances in kidney cancer treatment and increased survival rates.


Dr. Melissa Haendel Receives Leading for IMPACT – Women in Leadership Award

Melissa Haendel September 12, 2024

Melissa Haendel, PhD, FACMI (Distinguished Professor, Genetics) was recognized with a 2024 Leading for IMPACT – Women in Leadership Award from FORUM.


Department of Genetics Publications for August 18th – 31st, 2024

UNC Department of Genetics Logo September 1, 2024

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 18 papers during August 18th – 31st 2024.


Powell Named NC Pediatric Society 2024 Pediatric Excellence Awardee

Cynthia Powell, MD August 22, 2024

Cynthia M. Powell, MD, MS, FAAP, Professor of Pediatrics, in the Division of Genetics and Metabolism, and Genetics received the Outstanding Academic Service Award in recognition of her groundbreaking work in genetics and newborn screening as well as her trusted partnership with pediatricians across North Carolina.


Dr. Melissa Haendel’s NHGRI RM1 Grant Transferred to UNC Department of Genetics

Melissa Haendel August 21, 2024

Melissa Haendel, PhD, FACMI (Distinguished Professor, Genetics) is the contact PI for the recently transferred RM1 grant from NHGRI titled “A phenomics-first resource for interpretation of variants”.


Dr. Sabrina Toro Awarded New R24 Grant from NIEHS

Sabrina Toro August 21, 2024

Sabrina Toro, PhD (Assistant Professor, Genetics) has been awarded an R24 from NIEHS for her project titled “Advancing a community-led zebrafish toxicology phenotype atlas”.


Dr. Courtney Thaxton Promoted to Associate Professor

Courtney Thaxton, PhD August 19, 2024

Courtney Thaxton, PhD was promoted to Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2024. 


Department of Genetics Welcomes Dr. Daiwei (David) Zhang

Daiwei (David) Zhang August 19, 2024

Welcome to Daiwei (David) Zhang, PhD. Dr. Zhang has been appointed as an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Department of Biostatistics, with a joint appointment in the Department of Genetics.


Department of Genetics Publications for August 4th – 17th, 2024

UNC Department of Genetics Logo August 19, 2024

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 8 papers during August 4th – 17th 2024.


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