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Join us for our next Student Thesis Defense: Dillon Sloan, a Ph.D. student in Dr. Rick Baker’s lab, will present his dissertation defense "CCDC32 and the membrane mediate AP-2 assembly” on Wed. July 1, 11:30 AM in 1131 Bioinformatics. Support Dillon as he shares his research.
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UNC Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
Our mission is to perform transformative biochemical and biophysical research in an inclusive and stimulating training environment.
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Congratulations to the newest official PhD Candidate in the Starbird lab, Johnna Bingham!!! 🍾🎉
Congratulations to our faculty and staff celebrating state service awards! 14 of our members in Biochemistry and Biophysics reached milestones. www.med.unc.edu/biochem/news...
Congratulations to our faculty and staff celebrating state service awards | Biochemistry and Biophysics
The University proudly acknowledges the long-term dedication and impactful contributions of faculty and staff across our institution. Reflecting our mission to advance research, teaching, and communit...
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Congratulations to our faculty and staff celebrating state service awards! 14 of our members in Biochemistry and Biophysics reached milestones. www.med.unc.edu/biochem/news...
Congratulations to our faculty and staff celebrating state service awards | Biochemistry and Biophysics
The University proudly acknowledges the long-term dedication and impactful contributions of faculty and staff across our institution. Reflecting our mission to advance research, teaching, and communit...
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BCBP New Student talks on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:30-3:00pm. Please welcome & support our newest students. 1131 Bioinformatics. 1:30 PM: Welcome remarks 1:35 PM: Jimmy Pratas 1:50 PM: Sydney D'Amaddio 2:05 PM: Maria Lopez Vasquez 2:20 PM: Garrett Chappel 2:35 PM: Rohan Shah
New Student talks on May 19 1:30-3:00pm in Bioinfo. 1131
Join us on May 18, 2026, for a 1‑day symposium honoring the life and scientific legacy of Richard (Dick) Wolfenden—renowned enzymologist, NAS member, and beloved mentor. Speakers include Charlie Carter, Vernon Schramm, Daniel Herschlag, John Richard & George Rose. Bioinformatics 1131. 9 am-5 pm. 1/2
New Student talks on May 19 1:30-3:00pm in Bioinfo. 1131
Join us on May 18, 2026, for a 1‑day symposium honoring the life and scientific legacy of Richard (Dick) Wolfenden—renowned enzymologist, NAS member, and beloved mentor. Speakers include Charlie Carter, Vernon Schramm, Daniel Herschlag, John Richard & George Rose. Bioinformatics 1131. 9 am-5 pm. 1/2
May 5, 2025, 1 PM Student Thesis Defense: Sierra Cole (student of Dr. Amy Gladfelter) "Sequence and structure of protein binding sites in RNA impact biomolecular condensates" Bondurant 2020
Today is the deadline to submit a nomination for Biophysical Society Awards! If you're working on a nomination, make sure you finish up today! www.biophysics.org/awards-fundi...
Dr. Matthew Vander Ploeg in Wolfgang Bergmeier's lab at UNC Chapel Hill published his 1st auth manuscript in Blood Advances, introducing a high-throughput platelet migration assay powered by deep learning. 1/2 @unc-brc.bsky.social @bloodjournals.hematology.org
Student Thesis Defense: Thursday 4/30/26 Matthew Vander Ploeg Title: "Integrin signaling and platelet migration: mechanistic insights and pathophysiological relevance" April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM Bioinformatics 1131 UNC SOM Biochemistry and Biophysics & Blood Research Center (Bergmeier lab)
May 5, 2025, 1 PM Student Thesis Defense: Sierra Cole (student of Dr. Amy Gladfelter) "Sequence and structure of protein binding sites in RNA impact biomolecular condensates" Bondurant 2020
Student Thesis Defense: Thursday 4/30/26 Matthew Vander Ploeg Title: "Integrin signaling and platelet migration: mechanistic insights and pathophysiological relevance" April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM Bioinformatics 1131 UNC SOM Biochemistry and Biophysics & Blood Research Center (Bergmeier lab)
🩸 New paper in Blood from the Bergmeier Lab! David Paul and David Rocco (co–first authors) identify a new signaling pathway critical for platelet adhesion under arterial shear—advancing insights into platelet function and cardiovascular disease. @bloodjournals.hematology.org
New pub! Yasemin Kubra Akyel and Kaan Arslan (co–first authors), with Cansu Kose & Aziz Sancar, map age-specific circadian transcription in mice using XR-seq—revealing tissue-specific rewiring with implications for chronotherapy. mdpi.com/3835092 #mdpiijms via @IJMS_MDPI
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Great night out at Boshamer Stadium cheering on the Tar Heels🐏⚾Perfect spring weather, good company, & a little friendly rivalry in the stands (still wondering about that black cap… 👀). Thanks to everyone who joined us for UNC vs. High Point! #GoHeels #FacultyOuting #GDTBATH
Great night out at Boshamer Stadium cheering on the Tar Heels🐏⚾Perfect spring weather, good company, & a little friendly rivalry in the stands (still wondering about that black cap… 👀). Thanks to everyone who joined us for UNC vs. High Point! #GoHeels #FacultyOuting #GDTBATH
Join us for our last seminar of the Spring semester. “Spatial Organization of Epigenetic Information by Phase Separation” presented by Xiaojun (XJ) Ren, Ph.D. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm UNC-CH 1131 Bioinformatics building Host: Jill Dowen
Postdoc Portrait: Ajit Prakash @unc-bcbp.bsky.social This postdoctoral researcher uses NMR spectroscopy to uncover how G proteins act as molecular pH sensors, offering new insights into signaling and disease www.the-scientist.com/postdoc-port... #NMRchat 🧲
Postdoc Portrait: Ajit Prakash Studies G Proteins and pH Sensing | The Scientist
UNC postdoctoral researcher Ajit Prakash explores how G proteins function as intracellular pH sensors and how this affects cell signaling in health and disease.
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🩸 New paper in Blood from the Bergmeier Lab! David Paul and David Rocco (co–first authors) identify a new signaling pathway critical for platelet adhesion under arterial shear—advancing insights into platelet function and cardiovascular disease. @bloodjournals.hematology.org
New pub! Yasemin Kubra Akyel and Kaan Arslan (co–first authors), with Cansu Kose & Aziz Sancar, map age-specific circadian transcription in mice using XR-seq—revealing tissue-specific rewiring with implications for chronotherapy. mdpi.com/3835092 #mdpiijms via @IJMS_MDPI
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Join us for our last seminar of the Spring semester. “Spatial Organization of Epigenetic Information by Phase Separation” presented by Xiaojun (XJ) Ren, Ph.D. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm UNC-CH 1131 Bioinformatics building Host: Jill Dowen
Join us for a seminar on “The picornaviral 3C protease and its precursor 3CD: Central components to virus replication and survival” with David Boehr, Ph.D., Prof. of Chemistry, Eberly College of Science, Penn State Univ., 1131 Bioinfo., Tues., April 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
Join us for a seminar on “The picornaviral 3C protease and its precursor 3CD: Central components to virus replication and survival” with David Boehr, Ph.D., Prof. of Chemistry, Eberly College of Science, Penn State Univ., 1131 Bioinfo., Tues., April 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
Scientists in industry: what does a day in your lab—or office—look like? How do you tackle research questions that shape medicine, technology & society? Share your story in the ASBMB Today Summer 2026 essay series. 📅Deadline: April 15 www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/... #ScienceInIndustry
