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Department of Genetics Publications for January 7th – 20th 2024

UNC Department of Genetics Logo January 22, 2024

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 12 papers during January 7th – 20th 2024.



Highlighted Faculty: Kristy Lee, MS, CGC, Professor

Kristy Lee January 8, 2024

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.



Department of Genetics Publications for December 17th 2023 – January 6th 2024

UNC Department of Genetics Logo January 8, 2024

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 12 papers during December 17th 2023 – January 6th 2024.



Department of Genetics Welcomes Dr. Qingyun Liu

Qingyun Liu January 3, 2024

Qingyun Liu, PhD has joined the Department of Genetics as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, effective January 1, 2024. 



Jason Stein, PhD, Among 2023 UNC NeuroSpark Research Award Winners

Jason Stein December 21, 2023

As part of a UNC NeuroSpark event, four research teams at the UNC School of Medicine won $25,000 pilot grants with the goal of increasing collaborations throughout the neurosciences.



Department of Genetics Publications for December 3rd – 16th, 2023

UNC Department of Genetics Logo December 18, 2023

Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 14 papers during December 3rd – 16th 2023.



Institute brings together UNC suicide prevention researchers

Patrick Sullivan December 15, 2023

Several researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are focusing their efforts on suicide-related intervention research, but linking their work across schools and departments can be daunting.



Dr. Greg Smith Receives UNC Junior Faculty Development Award

Greg Smith December 12, 2023

Greg Smith, PhD (Assistant Professor, Genetics) has received a Junior Faculty Development Award from the UNC Provost’s Office.



Dr. Jeremy Purvis Selected for Academic Leadership Fellowship

Jeremy Purvis UNC Genetics December 12, 2023

Jeremy Purvis, PhD (Associate Professor, Genetics and Computational Medicine) has been selected as a recipient of an Academic Leadership Fellowship by the Institute for the Arts and Humanities (IAH) in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. 



UNC BCB and GMB Graduate Students Baran, Flores, McAfee, and Szymanski Volunteer as UNC Ambassadors in the Shadow a Scientist program

Baran Flores McAfee Szymanski December 11, 2023

On November 29, UNC graduate students Kerstin Baran, JP Flores, Jessica McAfee, and Rachel Szymanski, volunteered their time and expertise for a Shadow a Scientist outreach event held on the UNC Chapel Hill campus.



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