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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
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
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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
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
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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
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
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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.
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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
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Drug discovery center integrating AI for big impact (CICBDD) #UNC #ComputationalBiophysics #DNA #UNC_Eshelman #DELi
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Drug discovery center integrating AI for big impact - Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Konstantin Popov’s lab is using AI to discover unique compounds and share his tools with the broader scientific community.
pharmacy.unc.edu
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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...
Drug discovery center integrating AI for big impact (CICBDD) #UNC #ComputationalBiophysics #DNA #UNC_Eshelman #DELi
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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
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
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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.
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The Pantry Bowl
Join the Wolfpack and the Tar Heels for the Pantry Bowl as we rally together for the fifth year in a row to reduce food insecurity on our campuses.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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.
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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
🧪 “Lipid-induced endothelial stiffening in obesity & atherosclerosis”
👩🔬 Speaker: Irena Levitan, PhD (Visiting Prof., Neher Lab)
📅 Nov 18 | 🕚 11 AM | 📍131 Bioinformatics
Host: Saskia Neher
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
🧪 “Lipid-induced endothelial stiffening in obesity & atherosclerosis”
👩🔬 Speaker: Irena Levitan, PhD (Visiting Prof., Neher Lab)
📅 Nov 18 | 🕚 11 AM | 📍131 Bioinformatics
Host: Saskia Neher
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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
September 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
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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.
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We seek creative scientists working in fundamental molecular, cellular, and computational areas. Basic and translational cancer research, all ranks.
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The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding ca...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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.
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We seek creative scientists working in fundamental molecular, cellular, and computational areas. Basic and translational cancer research, all ranks.
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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! 👇🏾
November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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! 👇🏾
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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
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
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.
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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.
📢 Student Thesis Defense
🗓 Nov 14, 2025 @ 12 PM📍 Marsico 2004
🎓 Adam Luthman (Dr. Dale Ramsden’s lab) will defend
his thesis entitled "Fidelity of DNA Double Strand Break Repair by Nonhomologous End Joining"
@unclineberger.bsky.social
#BCBPDefense #DNARepair #UNC
🗓 Nov 14, 2025 @ 12 PM📍 Marsico 2004
🎓 Adam Luthman (Dr. Dale Ramsden’s lab) will defend
his thesis entitled "Fidelity of DNA Double Strand Break Repair by Nonhomologous End Joining"
@unclineberger.bsky.social
#BCBPDefense #DNARepair #UNC
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
📢 Student Thesis Defense
🗓 Nov 14, 2025 @ 12 PM📍 Marsico 2004
🎓 Adam Luthman (Dr. Dale Ramsden’s lab) will defend
his thesis entitled "Fidelity of DNA Double Strand Break Repair by Nonhomologous End Joining"
@unclineberger.bsky.social
#BCBPDefense #DNARepair #UNC
🗓 Nov 14, 2025 @ 12 PM📍 Marsico 2004
🎓 Adam Luthman (Dr. Dale Ramsden’s lab) will defend
his thesis entitled "Fidelity of DNA Double Strand Break Repair by Nonhomologous End Joining"
@unclineberger.bsky.social
#BCBPDefense #DNARepair #UNC
60+ Neurobiology Students in NSCI 405 Explore CryoEM Technology in Hands-On Structural Biology Session.
Thanks to Drs. Joshua Strauss, Ryan Gumpper, Alexandra Nowlan & Clara Lenger go.unc.edu/CoreTour101325 @anowlan.bsky.social n.bsky.social @unc-corefacilities.bsky.social @oor-unc.bsky.social
Thanks to Drs. Joshua Strauss, Ryan Gumpper, Alexandra Nowlan & Clara Lenger go.unc.edu/CoreTour101325 @anowlan.bsky.social n.bsky.social @unc-corefacilities.bsky.social @oor-unc.bsky.social
UNC Neurobiology Students Explore CryoEM Technology in Hands-On Structural Biology Session | Biochemistry and Biophysics
On October 13, 2025, over sixty undergraduate neurobiology students visited the cryoEM core as part of their NSCI 405: Advanced Molecular Neuropharmacology course. The visit was organized by Dr. Alexa...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
60+ Neurobiology Students in NSCI 405 Explore CryoEM Technology in Hands-On Structural Biology Session.
Thanks to Drs. Joshua Strauss, Ryan Gumpper, Alexandra Nowlan & Clara Lenger go.unc.edu/CoreTour101325 @anowlan.bsky.social n.bsky.social @unc-corefacilities.bsky.social @oor-unc.bsky.social
Thanks to Drs. Joshua Strauss, Ryan Gumpper, Alexandra Nowlan & Clara Lenger go.unc.edu/CoreTour101325 @anowlan.bsky.social n.bsky.social @unc-corefacilities.bsky.social @oor-unc.bsky.social
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
🧪 “Lipid-induced endothelial stiffening in obesity & atherosclerosis”
👩🔬 Speaker: Irena Levitan, PhD (Visiting Prof., Neher Lab)
📅 Nov 18 | 🕚 11 AM | 📍131 Bioinformatics
Host: Saskia Neher
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
🧪 “Lipid-induced endothelial stiffening in obesity & atherosclerosis”
👩🔬 Speaker: Irena Levitan, PhD (Visiting Prof., Neher Lab)
📅 Nov 18 | 🕚 11 AM | 📍131 Bioinformatics
Host: Saskia Neher
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A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, Dr. Aziz Sancar continues to inspire through groundbreaking DNA repair research, mentoring global scientists, and building cultural bridges via the Sancar Turkish Center. Science, legacy, and heart, all in one lab coat. news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/the-...
The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Aziz Sancar | Newsroom
A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, the UNC professor continues to push the boundaries of discovery while inspiring the next generation and building cultural bridges between the United States and ...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A decade after winning the Nobel Prize, Dr. Aziz Sancar continues to inspire through groundbreaking DNA repair research, mentoring global scientists, and building cultural bridges via the Sancar Turkish Center. Science, legacy, and heart, all in one lab coat. news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/the-...
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Dr. Brian Kuhlman named 2025 National @AcadofInventors
Senior Member! This prestigious distinction recognizes faculty, scientists, and admins. who have demonstrated success in patents, licensing, and commercialization, developing technologies with the potential to make a significant societal impact!
Senior Member! This prestigious distinction recognizes faculty, scientists, and admins. who have demonstrated success in patents, licensing, and commercialization, developing technologies with the potential to make a significant societal impact!
February 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Dr. Brian Kuhlman named 2025 National @AcadofInventors
Senior Member! This prestigious distinction recognizes faculty, scientists, and admins. who have demonstrated success in patents, licensing, and commercialization, developing technologies with the potential to make a significant societal impact!
Senior Member! This prestigious distinction recognizes faculty, scientists, and admins. who have demonstrated success in patents, licensing, and commercialization, developing technologies with the potential to make a significant societal impact!
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Our rotation student, Maria Lopez Vasquez, did an excellent job presenting her research on a new TAM ligand at the BBSP fall poster session! 👏🏾
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our rotation student, Maria Lopez Vasquez, did an excellent job presenting her research on a new TAM ligand at the BBSP fall poster session! 👏🏾
Day 1: The 2025 CAROLINA BIOPHYSICS SYMPOSIUM at the Carolina Club did not disappoint! Thank you to our presenters. 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Day 1: The 2025 CAROLINA BIOPHYSICS SYMPOSIUM at the Carolina Club did not disappoint! Thank you to our presenters. 1/2
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Excited to be at the Carolina Biophysics Symposium the next two days to hear and talk about protein eng and design in many therapeutic and green science spaces!! Special thanks to our friends at
@unc-bcbp.bsky.social for organizing! Gonna be an exciting time!
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@unc-bcbp.bsky.social for organizing! Gonna be an exciting time!
cbs.web.unc.edu
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Excited to be at the Carolina Biophysics Symposium the next two days to hear and talk about protein eng and design in many therapeutic and green science spaces!! Special thanks to our friends at
@unc-bcbp.bsky.social for organizing! Gonna be an exciting time!
cbs.web.unc.edu
@unc-bcbp.bsky.social for organizing! Gonna be an exciting time!
cbs.web.unc.edu
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Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology I – now available in stores. The chapter was co-authored by Dr. Lucia Stefanini, a former Bergmeier lab member & colleague at UNC.
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Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology | Biochemistry and Biophysics
Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology I – now available in stores. The chapter was co-authored by Dr. Lucia Stefanini, a former Bergmeier lab member and colleague at UN...
go.unc.edu
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology I – now available in stores. The chapter was co-authored by Dr. Lucia Stefanini, a former Bergmeier lab member & colleague at UNC.
go.unc.edu/Nd96L
go.unc.edu/Nd96L
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November 5 @ 10AM
Biochemistry and Biophysics Student Defense
Anna Wheless (student of Dr. Saskia Neher)
Title: “Resolving features in the map of lipoprotein lipase regulation.” UNC: G202 MBRB
Biochemistry and Biophysics Student Defense
Anna Wheless (student of Dr. Saskia Neher)
Title: “Resolving features in the map of lipoprotein lipase regulation.” UNC: G202 MBRB
November 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
November 5 @ 10AM
Biochemistry and Biophysics Student Defense
Anna Wheless (student of Dr. Saskia Neher)
Title: “Resolving features in the map of lipoprotein lipase regulation.” UNC: G202 MBRB
Biochemistry and Biophysics Student Defense
Anna Wheless (student of Dr. Saskia Neher)
Title: “Resolving features in the map of lipoprotein lipase regulation.” UNC: G202 MBRB
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Seminar: Sheera Adar PhD, Visiting Assoc Prof, will present “Messages from a damaged genome: How genotoxic stress impacts gene expression and mutation patterns” on Tuesday, November 11th at 11AM in 1131 Bioinformatics at UNC. #SancarLab
November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Seminar: Sheera Adar PhD, Visiting Assoc Prof, will present “Messages from a damaged genome: How genotoxic stress impacts gene expression and mutation patterns” on Tuesday, November 11th at 11AM in 1131 Bioinformatics at UNC. #SancarLab
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Congrats to Darex Vera Rodriquez, PhD, who earned his degree recently. A major part of his dissertation was published in The Protein Society journal as “A flexible, allosteric loop regulates protein activity and rewires electrostatics.” Click to read more. #LeeLab #Research go.unc.edu/DarexPub
A flexible, allosteric loop regulates protein activity and rewires electrostatics | Biochemistry and Biophysics
Congratulations to Darex Vera Rodriquez, PhD, who earned his degree last month. A major part of his dissertation was recently published in The Protein Society journal as “A flexible, allosteric loop r...
go.unc.edu
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congrats to Darex Vera Rodriquez, PhD, who earned his degree recently. A major part of his dissertation was published in The Protein Society journal as “A flexible, allosteric loop regulates protein activity and rewires electrostatics.” Click to read more. #LeeLab #Research go.unc.edu/DarexPub
Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology I – now available in stores. The chapter was co-authored by Dr. Lucia Stefanini, a former Bergmeier lab member & colleague at UNC.
go.unc.edu/Nd96L
go.unc.edu/Nd96L
Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology | Biochemistry and Biophysics
Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology I – now available in stores. The chapter was co-authored by Dr. Lucia Stefanini, a former Bergmeier lab member and colleague at UN...
go.unc.edu
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Drs. Lee and Bergmeier contributed to an eBook on Platelet Physiology I – now available in stores. The chapter was co-authored by Dr. Lucia Stefanini, a former Bergmeier lab member & colleague at UNC.
go.unc.edu/Nd96L
go.unc.edu/Nd96L
Congrats to Darex Vera Rodriquez, PhD, who earned his degree recently. A major part of his dissertation was published in The Protein Society journal as “A flexible, allosteric loop regulates protein activity and rewires electrostatics.” Click to read more. #LeeLab #Research go.unc.edu/DarexPub
A flexible, allosteric loop regulates protein activity and rewires electrostatics | Biochemistry and Biophysics
Congratulations to Darex Vera Rodriquez, PhD, who earned his degree last month. A major part of his dissertation was recently published in The Protein Society journal as “A flexible, allosteric loop r...
go.unc.edu
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congrats to Darex Vera Rodriquez, PhD, who earned his degree recently. A major part of his dissertation was published in The Protein Society journal as “A flexible, allosteric loop regulates protein activity and rewires electrostatics.” Click to read more. #LeeLab #Research go.unc.edu/DarexPub