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Proteins Important in Brain Communication Have Different Roles Than Previously Thought

July 1, 2025
New knowledge of these protein functions will help researchers develop new drug targets for chronic pain, autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, migraines, and other neurological conditions.

Tierra Bobo Receives 2025 Junior Faculty Development Award 

June 2, 2025
Dr. Tierra Bobo, faculty member in the Center for Molecular Medicine, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Junior Faculty Development Award, funded by IBM and R.J. Reynolds Industries.

Tierra Bobo Receives ASGCT Career Development Award

December 1, 2024
Dr. Tierra Bobo of the Center for Molecular Medicine has been awarded the ASGCT Career Development Award, a prestigious $100,000 grant supporting independent, transformative pilot studies in gene and cell therapy.

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Jude Samulski

November 25, 2024
On November 19, 2024, the Gene Therapy Center and Department of Pediatrics at UNC–Chapel Hill hosted the Jude Samulski Festschrift at the Carolina Club, followed by an evening reception at the Carolina Inn.