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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.
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.
Department of Genetics Scientific Retreat – Fall 2023
September 25, 2023
The Department of Genetics, the Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology (GMB) and the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) held a scientific retreat on Sept. 20-22, 2023, at Renaissance in Asheville, NC. More than 220 faculty, postdocs, students and staff attended the annual Scientific Retreat hosted by the … Read more
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.
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.
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.
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”.
Malini Bommiasamy, PhD, Joins the Department of Genetics as a Research Project Manager
August 28, 2023
The Department is delighted to welcome Malini Bommiasamy, PhD, as a Research Project Manager.
Department of Genetics Publications for August 13th – 26th, 2023
August 28, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during August 13th – 26th 2023.
Department of Genetics Publications for July 30th – August 12th, 2023
August 14, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 9 papers during July 30th – August 12th 2023.
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