MMRRC Video Provides Key Training on MiniMUGA Sample Reports

November 1, 2023

The Mutant Mouse Resource and Research Centers (MMRRC) is the premiere national public repository for mutant mice supported by NIH.

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Department of Genetics Publications for October 8th – 21st, 2023

October 23, 2023

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 9 papers during October 8th – 21st 2023.

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Department of Genetics Publications for September 24th – October 7th, 2023

October 9, 2023

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 12 papers during September 24th – October 7th 2023.

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Scott Young Receives SOM Dean’s Performance Award

October 4, 2023

The Department of Genetics own Scott Young (Grants Manager) received the UNC SOM Dean’s Performance Award for his “exceptional contributions to research processes and innovations” during the Annual SOM Staff Summit at the UNC Friday Center on October 3, 2023.

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Researchers Connect Alzheimer’s-Associated Genetic Variants with Brain Cell Function

October 2, 2023

Led by scientists at UNC-Chapel Hill and UC-San Francisco, research reveals new non-coding genetic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease functioning in microglia – brain cells already implicated in the progression of this often-fatal neurodegenerative condition. Yun Li, PhD, professor of genetics, is the lead UNC School of Medicine researcher.

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Department of Genetics Scientific Retreat – Fall 2023

September 25, 2023

Attendees from the UNC Department of Genetics, the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and the Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology at the 2023 Scientific Retreat in Asheville, NC. The Department of Genetics, the Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology (GMB) and the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology … Read more

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Department of Genetics Publications for September 10th – 23rd, 2023

September 25, 2023

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 7 papers during September 10th – 23rd 2023.

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Scientists Take Next Big Step in Understanding Genetics of Schizophrenia

September 18, 2023

Led by Hyejung Won, PhD, UNC School of Medicine researchers and colleagues developed a new research model to glean a deeper understanding of the genetic variants implicated in schizophrenia, including how genes are turned on or off to affect health and disease.

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Department of Genetics Publications for August 27th – September 9th, 2023

September 11, 2023

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during August 27th – September 9th 2023.

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Dr. Matthew Halvorsen Awarded R21 Grant from NIMH

August 30, 2023

Matthew Halvorsen, PhD (Assistant Professor, Genetics) was awarded an R21 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health for his project titled “Acceleration of risk gene discovery for Tic Disorders through large-scale collaboration”.

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