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Scientists Take Next Big Step in Understanding Genetics of Schizophrenia
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. Full article found here.
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Ian Shih, PhD, has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
UNC Neurology researcher Ian Shih has received a $2.4 million NIH grant to improve functional brain imaging techniques. Full article found here.
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Neuroscience Faculty Celebrate Dr. Glenn Matsushima’s Retirement
On Friday, August 18, 2023, faculty got together at The Carolina Inn’s Friday on the Front Porch event to celebrate Glenn Matsushima’s retirement. During Dr. Matsushima’s 28 years of service to the university, he was a vanguard in the field of neuroimmunology and his work in the cuprizone model of demyelination helped to shape important … Read more
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Dr. Juan Song Promoted to Full Professor
Juan Song, PhD has been promoted to the position of Full Professor, UNC Pharmacology, effective August 1st, 2023. Full article found here.
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Dr. Hyejung Won Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
Hyejung Won, PhD has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Genetics, effective July 1, 2023. Full article found here.