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Researcher Signature Series: Stephanie Gupton
November 11, 2019The Researcher Signature Series features researchers across the School of Medicine. Read about Stephanie Gupton, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, in our second issue.
‘Art in Science’ Competition Winners Demonstrate The Beauty of Science
November 11, 2019In honor of University Research Week at UNC-Chapel Hill, the UNC School of Medicine is featuring three winning images from its “Art in Science” competition, images that embody the spirit of discovery, the importance of innovation and collaboration, and the visual beauty of biomedical research.
Carolina’s cores of discovery
November 11, 2019Technology, scientific expertise in over 80 facilities support $1.2 billion research enterprise.
Molecular secrets revealed: antipsychotic docked in its receptor
January 29, 2018Discovery may lead to safer, more targeted drugs. Published in Nature and reported in a NIH news reslease, research from the lab of Bryan L. Roth, MD, PhD, revealed the first-ever crystal structure of the dopamine 2 receptor bound to an antipsychotic drug – a much-needed discovery in the quest to create effective drugs with fewer side effects to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions. Read the NIH news release: Molecular secrets revealed: antipsychotic docked in its receptor
Why a Fly?
January 25, 2018The genome of a fruit fly is strikingly similar to that of a human — so much so that scientists have been studying these tiny insects for over 100 years, in search of treatments for diseases like spinal muscular atrophy and neurological disorders. UNC geneticist Bob Duronio is one of those scientists. Read more about our Associate Dean, Lord of the Flies Bob Duronio in this Endeavors story.
UNC SOM Professors Elected as AAAS Fellows
November 21, 2017Blossom Damania and Mark Zylka have been recognized by the world’s largest general scientific society for their contributions to the fields of biological and medical sciences. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named two UNC School of Medicine professors as Fellows. Blossom A. Damania, PhD, is the Boshamer Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Vice Dean for Research in UNC School of Medicine. As part of the Section on Medical Sciences, Damania — a member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — was elected an AAAS Fellow for landmark discoveries and contributions to biomedical … Read more
VCR Creativity Hubs for Team Science
September 28, 2017Learn more about this new strategic research opportunity supported by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Creativity Hubs are evolving virtual research networks that concentrate talent and resources on bold ideas for defined periods of time — free from typical organizational boundaries, with the goal of moving new discoveries and ideas into practice. We are setting out to change the way research and discovery happen at UNC. The Creativity Hubs will create an environment where investigators can nimbly leverage new advances that keep Carolina at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Read more and find the RFP here.
OoR Newletter 2017
September 27, 2017Read the latest edition of the OoR Newsletter OoR Newsletter 2017