🚀 Discover how the Tamir Lab at UNC is pushing boundaries in systems metabolism & signaling to tackle the toughest challenges in biomedical science. 🔍 See how engineering meets biology: 👉 tamirlab.org/latest-news/... #Innovation #BiomedicalResearch #UNCResearch #SystemsBiology

🌟 UNC undergrads—ready to dive into research? Apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)! ✅ $4,000 stipend ✅ 9 weeks of hands-on research 📅 Deadline: Feb 1, 2026 👉 Learn more: our.unc.edu/fund/surf/ #UndergraduateResearch #SURF #UNCResearch #STEM

Support UNC Biochemistry & Biophysics graduate students—future scientific leaders. Help fund research travel awards & more. Our campaign ends Dec. 31, 2025, 11:59 PM EST! 📷 UNC Health Foundation campaign unchf.org/tht25bio

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our student presentations by Tomiris Mulikova, Quentin Hahn, and Gracie Clark at the second session of our scientific communication course on December 3rd.

Proud of the newest Starbird Lab (aka Starbirdian) to become an official PhD candidate! Congratulations Camila @biophysgal.bsky.social !!! She will also be presenting her work in a talk at the Biophysical Society annual meeting where she won a travel award, so stay tuned. Lots to celebrate! 🎉

Check out our news page for the latest happenings in the SMS lab tamirlab.org/latest-news/embrace-engineering

Cancer Undergrad Research Educational Program 🔬 10-wk summer experience (May–July 2026) 💡 Hands-on cancer research, year-long coaching Present at the symposium & attend a national conference $6,000 stipend + campus housing Apply by Jan 20, 2025 @unclineberger.bsky.social unclineberger.org/curep

Our offices will be closed beginning December 22, 2025 and reopen on January 2, 2026.

From our community partners: A fun-filled day of creativity, shopping, and community returns on Saturday, December 6, with the Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair. It's an opportunity to support small businesses and local artists! Learn more here:

UNC scientists uncovered a hidden role for the tumor suppressor gene SETD2. Now, thanks to the work of Dr. @brianstrahl.bsky.social and Dr. Abid Khan, we know SETD2 also plays a key structural role in maintaining nuclear integrity during cell division! go.unc.edu/SETD2 @brianstrahl.bsky.social

SMS lab is finally on bsky! Learn more about the lab: tamirlab.org/about

🚨 Last chance! Support UNC Biochemistry & Biophysics grad students—future scientific leaders. Help fund research travel awards & more. The campaign ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM EST! #TarHealTuesday 👉 unchf.org/tht25bio

Happy LDOC, Tar Heels! 🩵

Pop over to MBRB

Upcoming Student Seminars Join us for BIOCHEM 710 Final Talks in G-202 MBRB at UNC Chapel Hill on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 10–11:30 AM Presenters: Gracie Clark, Quentin Hahn, Tomiris Mulikova #UNC #SOM #PhDLife

🚨 Last chance! Support UNC Biochemistry & Biophysics grad students—future scientific leaders. Help fund research travel awards & more. The campaign ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM EST! #TarHealTuesday 👉 unchf.org/tht25bio

Consider supporting travel awards for our biomedical graduate students by December 3, 11:59 PM EST.

Today is Giving Tuesday! 🎁Tar Heel Tuesday, Dec. 2! Your gift supports our graduate students—the next generation of scientific leaders—by funding: ✅ Research travel ✅ Student stipends ✅ Recruitment ✅ Student-invited seminars unchf.org/tht25bio #TarHeelTuesday #UNCHealth

🔬 Upcoming Research Seminar on 12/2 “Differential Signaling of KRAS Splice Variants” 📢 Speaker: Mark Philips, MD Prof. of Medicine, Cell Biology & Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Join us on Tue, Dec 2, 2025 11 AM 📍In 1131 Bioinformatics bldg. UNC-CH

UNC Health's TarHeal Tuesday is on Dec 2. This year we are proud to participate with our very own funding page. Your support makes a difference in the lives of so many. Don’t miss this chance to do good. Support Biomedical Graduate Students. www.unchf.org/tht25bio

@cansukose.bsky.social, Cem Azgari, Laura A Lindsey-Boltz, Ogün Adebali, Aziz Sancar, Chromatin context shapes DNA damage formation & nucleotide excision repair dynamics in Caenorhabditis elegans, Nucleic Acids Research, Volume 53, Issue 20, 11 November 2025, gkaf1080 doi.org/10.1093/nar/... 1/2

Tar Heal Tuesday is on Dec. 2, 2025 Join UNC Health/School of Medicine's Biochemistry & Biophysics graduate students—our future scientific leaders. Your gift fuels research, education, and much more. 👉 unchf.org/tht25bio #2025 #TarHealTuesday #UNCHealth @unchealth.bsky.social

Tar Heal Tuesday is on Dec. 2, 2025 Join UNC Health/School of Medicine's Biochemistry & Biophysics graduate students—our future scientific leaders. Your gift fuels research, education, and much more. 👉 unchf.org/tht25bio #2025 #TarHealTuesday #UNCHealth @unchealth.bsky.social

UNC Health's TarHeal Tuesday is on Dec 2. This year we are proud to participate with our very own funding page. Your support makes a difference in the lives of so many. Don’t miss this chance to do good. Support Biomedical Graduate Students. www.unchf.org/tht25bio

Cancer Undergrad Research Educational Program 🔬 10-wk summer experience (May–July 2026) 💡 Hands-on cancer research, year-long coaching Present at the symposium & attend a national conference $6,000 stipend + campus housing Apply by Jan 20, 2025 @unclineberger.bsky.social unclineberger.org/curep

Upcoming Student Seminars Join us for BIOCHEM 710 Final Talks in G-202 MBRB at UNC Chapel Hill on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 10–11:30 AM Presenters: Gracie Clark, Quentin Hahn, Tomiris Mulikova #UNC #SOM #PhDLife

Our lab website is live tamirlab.org 😁

Konstantin Popov’s lab is using AI to discover unique compounds and share his tools with the broader scientific community! Drug discovery center integrating AI for big impact (CICBDD) #UNC #ComputationalBiophysics #DNA #UNC_Eshelman #DELi pharmacy.unc.edu/2025/10/22/d...

No seminar today Nov. 25. Please join us next week.

No seminar today Nov. 25. Please join us next week.

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding Student Talks in our Scientific Communication class (BIOC710)! Olivia Maurer, Emily Sipko, and Gisselle Prida—shared their research with clarity and confidence which displayed the power of science communication and the incredible work happening in our labs.

@cansukose.bsky.social, Cem Azgari, Laura A Lindsey-Boltz, Ogün Adebali, Aziz Sancar, Chromatin context shapes DNA damage formation & nucleotide excision repair dynamics in Caenorhabditis elegans, Nucleic Acids Research, Volume 53, Issue 20, 11 November 2025, gkaf1080 doi.org/10.1093/nar/... 1/2

Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows

🔬 Upcoming Research Seminar on 12/2 “Differential Signaling of KRAS Splice Variants” 📢 Speaker: Mark Philips, MD Prof. of Medicine, Cell Biology & Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Join us on Tue, Dec 2, 2025 11 AM 📍In 1131 Bioinformatics bldg. UNC-CH

We are SO excited to be at #ABRCMS2025! There are a few opportunities to hear from my lab. Nicole is applying to graduate school and Lesley to medical school, and both have been excellent additions to my lab! Come see their posters today!

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding Student Talks in our Scientific Communication class (BIOC710)! Olivia Maurer, Emily Sipko, and Gisselle Prida—shared their research with clarity and confidence which displayed the power of science communication and the incredible work happening in our labs.

Day 2 Carolina Biophysics Symposium: Closing out the Carolina Biophysics Symposium with groundbreaking talks on protein engineering, computational design and biosensors. Huge thanks to speakers, posters & sponsors for an unforgettable event! 11-7-25 #CarolinaBiophysics #UNCResearch

With funding from the Dutch NWO, we are looking for a postdoc with expertise in #DNP and/or #ssNMR experiments/hardware. One focus in the work will be to follow-up on our work on in-situ illuminated ssNMR for studying #photochemistry processes. #nmrchat werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/pos...

Upcoming Biochemistry & Biophysics Student Seminars Join us for BIOCHEM 710 Final Talks in G-202 MBRB at UNC: Thursday, Nov. 20 | 10–11:30 AM Presenters: Olivia Maurer, Emily Sipko, Gisselle Prida Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 10–11:30 AM Presenters: Gracie Clark, Quentin Hahn, Tomiris Mulikova

Happening TODAY @ 10AM! Biochemistry & Biophysics Student Seminars in G-202 MBRB, UNC SOM. Presenters: Olivia Maurer, Emily Sipko & Gisselle Prida. Our students are very excited about the opportunity to present in front of the department, especially BCBP faculty #PhDLife

Happening TODAY @ 10AM! Biochemistry & Biophysics Student Seminars in G-202 MBRB, UNC SOM. Presenters: Olivia Maurer, Emily Sipko & Gisselle Prida. Our students are very excited about the opportunity to present in front of the department, especially BCBP faculty #PhDLife

Day 2 Carolina Biophysics Symposium: Closing out the Carolina Biophysics Symposium with groundbreaking talks on protein engineering, computational design and biosensors. Huge thanks to speakers, posters & sponsors for an unforgettable event! 11-7-25 #CarolinaBiophysics #UNCResearch

Join us for the Biochemistry and Biophysics Student seminar talks (BIOCHEM 710 Final Talks) on Thursday, November 20, 10–11:30AM in G-202 MBRB at UNC. Olivia Maurer, Emily Sipko, and Gisselle Prida will present.

Konstantin Popov’s lab is using AI to discover unique compounds and share his tools with the broader scientific community! Drug discovery center integrating AI for big impact (CICBDD) #UNC #ComputationalBiophysics #DNA #UNC_Eshelman #DELi pharmacy.unc.edu/2025/10/22/d...

Seminar: Dr. Levitan presents “Lipid-induced endothelial stiffening in obesity & atherosclerosis” today Nov. 18 at 11 AM in 1131 Bioinfo. This seminar will explore the mechanisms by which lipids contribute to vascular stiffness & their implications for obesity & cardiovascular disease. Host: Neher

NC people: NC State and UNC are facing off in a friendly competition to raise funds for their campus food pantries. This is the 5th year of the Pantry Bowl, and the need is high. A $10 gift can buy more than 5lbs of food and help the pantries prepare for increased use. pantrybowl.com

BCBP Seminar Series - up next 🧪 “Lipid-induced endothelial stiffening in obesity & atherosclerosis” 👩‍🔬 Speaker: Irena Levitan, PhD (Visiting Prof., Neher Lab) 📅 Nov 18 | 🕚 11 AM | 📍131 Bioinformatics Host: Saskia Neher

Dalia Fleifel PhD, Postdoc in Jean Cook's lab, who focuses her research on understanding how the c-MYC oncoprotein drives rapid cellular proliferation. She combines genomic approaches with single-cell flow cytometry to dissect how MYC reprograms cell cycle dynamics. 1/2 #npaw2025

Multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill! We seek creative scientists working in fundamental molecular, cellular, and computational areas. Basic and translational cancer research, all ranks. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/309...

If you’re going to be at #ABRCMS, there are a few opportunities to hear from my lab. Nicole is currently applying to graduate school and Lesley is applying to medical school, and both have been EXCELLENT additions to my lab. Come hear about their work! 👇🏾