UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Join 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. 110
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Keep up with news from Biochemistry Biophysics at University of North Carolina School of Medicine. We are proud to support the mission, vision, and values of the UNC School of Medicine & grateful to serve the people of North Carolina. www.med.unc.edu/biochem/med.unc.eduUNC Department of Biochemistry and BiophysicsOur mission is to perform transformative biochemical and biophysical research in an inclusive and stimulating training environment. 021
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentChrystal Starbird @drstarbird.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Congratulations to the newest official PhD Candidate in the Starbird lab, Johnna Bingham!!! 🍾🎉 3474
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Congratulations 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...med.unc.eduCongratulations to our faculty and staff celebrating state service awards | Biochemistry and BiophysicsThe 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... 012
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Congratulations 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...med.unc.eduCongratulations to our faculty and staff celebrating state service awards | Biochemistry and BiophysicsThe 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... 012
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026BCBP 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 011
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Come out and support our new students 001
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Come out and support our new students 001
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026New Student talks on May 19 1:30-3:00pm in Bioinfo. 1131 122
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Join 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. 1/2 111
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026New Student talks on May 19 1:30-3:00pm in Bioinfo. 1131 122
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Join 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. 1/2 111
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 30/04/2026May 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 111
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentBiophysical Society @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Today 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... 022
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Dr. 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 120
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Student 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) 011
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 30/04/2026May 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 111
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Student 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) 011
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 20/04/2026🩸 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 122
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 20/04/2026New 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_MDPImdpi.com 011
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Great 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 032
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Great 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 032
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Join 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 011
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentMagnetic Resonance News @nmr900.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Postdoc 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 🧲the-scientist.comPostdoc Portrait: Ajit Prakash Studies G Proteins and pH Sensing | The ScientistUNC postdoctoral researcher Ajit Prakash explores how G proteins function as intracellular pH sensors and how this affects cell signaling in health and disease. 011
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 20/04/2026🩸 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 122
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 20/04/2026New 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_MDPImdpi.com 011
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Join 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 011
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Join 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 022
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Join 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 022
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology @asbmb.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Scientists 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 001
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Student Defense on Wed., April 8, 2:00 PM Student: Uriel Jean-Baptiste Title: "Navigating New Frontiers in Lipase Regulation" Location: Marisco 5004, UNC-CH Uriel is mentored by Dr. Saskia Neher 000
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 06/04/2026How close are we to an HIV cure? Join us for a seminar on “Targeting Stable HIV Reservoirs for HIV Cure” with Guochun Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, UNC Biochemistry & Biophysics. 1131 Bioinformatics Tues., April 7 | ⏰ 11:00 AM #HIVResearch #HIVCure #SeminarSeries #UNC_BCBP 122
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 06/04/2026How close are we to an HIV cure? Join us for a seminar on “Targeting Stable HIV Reservoirs for HIV Cure” with Guochun Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, UNC Biochemistry & Biophysics. 1131 Bioinformatics Tues., April 7 | ⏰ 11:00 AM #HIVResearch #HIVCure #SeminarSeries #UNC_BCBP 122
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Don’t miss this Seminar on March 31, 2026 (11am)! Silvia Ramos, MD, PhD on "RNA-binding protein ZFP36L2 and gene regulation across tissues"1131 Bioinformatics | Host: Dr. Bill Marzluff #HematoImmunology #GeneRegulation #ReproductiveBiology @unclineberger.bsky.social @rnadiscoverycenter.bsky.social 021
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentOffice of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026We’re hiring! The Training Grant Project Manager supports NIH‑funded training grants for the School of Medicine, coordinating data, reporting, and applications. Be the central point person advancing best practices and shared resources. Apply: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315...unc.peopleadmin.comResearch Project ManagerThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. The UNC School of... 001
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Don’t miss this Seminar on March 31, 2026 (11am)! Silvia Ramos, MD, PhD on "RNA-binding protein ZFP36L2 and gene regulation across tissues"1131 Bioinformatics | Host: Dr. Bill Marzluff #HematoImmunology #GeneRegulation #ReproductiveBiology @unclineberger.bsky.social @rnadiscoverycenter.bsky.social 021
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 25/03/202610th Annual Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium Featuring Dr. Jennifer Doudna, March 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/10...med.unc.eduEvents for week of March 22, 2026 021
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 25/03/202610th Annual Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium Featuring Dr. Jennifer Doudna, March 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/10...med.unc.eduEvents for week of March 22, 2026 021
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Seminar: “Monitoring and Manipulating DNA Damage Responses in Human Skin” presented by Michael Kemp, PhD, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Wright State Univ. at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Hosts: Drs. Sancar & Lindsey-Boltz. Tuesday March 24, 2026 @ 11 AM, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1131 Bioinformatics bldg 011
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology @asbmb.bsky.social · 24/03/2026As a child, @phosphotig.bsky.social dreamed of being an astronaut, but her curiosity led her to scientific research. Now, she leads her own lab at UNC-Chapel Hill, & studies oxidative stress to find better therapies for triple-negative breast cancer. #WomensHistoryMonth www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...asbmb.orgLearning, leading and lifting othersTigist Tamir’s journey from aspiring astronaut in Ethiopia to cancer researcher at the University of North Carolina highlights the power of mentorship, persistence and curiosity in shaping a scientifi... 13018
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Congrats to our newest PhD! Jingting Chen of Elizabeth Brunk’s lab successfully defended his thesis entitled, “Evolution on Fast-Forward: EcDNA-Driven Adaptive Trajectories at Single-Cell Resolution” and earned his PhD. go.unc.edu/Si46Q 020
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Microbiome Core @microbiomeunc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Join us this Friday for the Third Friday Microbiome Analysis Seminar! 🧬 Dr. Jeffrey Roach will cover how WGS microbiome data go from raw reads → taxonomic & functional insights. 📅 Mar 20, 2 PM 📍 1131 Bioinformatics Building In-person only (recording available after). #Microbiome #Bioinformatics 233
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Seminar: “Monitoring and Manipulating DNA Damage Responses in Human Skin” presented by Michael Kemp, PhD, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Wright State Univ. at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Hosts: Drs. Sancar & Lindsey-Boltz. Tuesday March 24, 2026 @ 11 AM, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1131 Bioinformatics bldg 011
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentUNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026🎓 Student Thesis Defense Jingting Chen (student of Dr. Elizabeth Brunk) Defense title “Evolution on Fast-Forward: EcDNA-Driven Adaptive Trajectories at Single-Cell Resolution” 📅 March 17, 2026 | ⏰ 9:30 AM 📍 MBRB G-202 UNC School of Medicine Biochemistry & Biophysics 011
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026The Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is an independent, postdoc-led organization dedicated to serving postdoctoral scholars at UNC Chapel Hill by fostering connection, sharing resources & strengthening communication across campus. research.unc.edu/2026/02/09/t...research.unc.eduThe Postdoc Spotlight: UNC Postdoc Association - UNC ResearchThe UNC Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is a postdoc-led organization that represents and advocates for postdoctoral scholars across campus while fostering a strong sense of community. In this intervie... 010
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026🎓 Student Thesis Defense Jingting Chen (student of Dr. Elizabeth Brunk) Defense title “Evolution on Fast-Forward: EcDNA-Driven Adaptive Trajectories at Single-Cell Resolution” 📅 March 17, 2026 | ⏰ 9:30 AM 📍 MBRB G-202 UNC School of Medicine Biochemistry & Biophysics 011
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Seminar Event Today 3/10 11:00 AM on UNC Chapel Hill campus " A Career of Planned 'Serendipity' " #Researcher #Pharma #leadership 000
UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics department @unc-bcbp.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Spring Seminar Series on Tuesday, March 10th, 11 AM Speaker: Robert (Bob) Campbell, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Grove Biopharma presents, " A Career of Planned 'Serendipity' " Location: 1131 Bioinformatics, UNC Chapel Hill Host: Sharon Campbell Open to the public. 020
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentOffice of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Join us March 26, 3–4:30 PM at UNC MBRB Room 2204 for the 10th Annual Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium featuring 2020 Nobel laureate, Dr. Jennifer Doudna. Her talk: “CRISPR‑powered gene editing for human and planet health.” go.unc.edu/Oliver-Smith...go.unc.eduOliver Smithies Nobel Symposium 021
Reposted by UNC Biochemistry and Biophysics departmentOffice of Research at UNC SOM @oor-unc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026The 2025 School of Medicine Office of Research Annual Report highlights a year of discovery, collaboration, and growth across UNC. Explore key achievements, initiatives, and the people driving innovation from bench to bedside! www.med.unc.edu/oor/wp-conte...med.unc.edu 011