Department of Cell Biology and Physiology
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Did you know that UNC_CBP is also on LinkedIn and Bluesky? Follow us on those platforms as well. Links below 👇
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/unc-dep…
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Hiring a Postdoc @UNC_Lineberger
Join the Thaxton Lab to study how organelle biology and cellular stress responses shape immune function in cancer.
Apply here: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings…
#Postdoc #CancerResearch #Immunology #CellBiology #ScienceJobs
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A glimpse into the science and team environment in the Thaxton Lab—an exciting place for collaborative, high-impact research
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Get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a Cell Biology & Physiology Biomedical Master’s student 🔬📚
Apply by Tuesday, June 9th: med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/ma…
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Good news—our application deadline has been extended!
New deadline: June 9
If you are interested in joining our next cohort of biomedical master's students, now's your chance! We hope to see you in the Fall!
Apply below
med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/ma…
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“When a tumor tries to turn T cells off, we want that signal to do the opposite—to wake them up,” said Kay Chung, winner of a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub #SyntheticBiology Award.
Read about her work rewiring T cell signals in cancer: med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/re…
@UNC_Lineberger @biohub
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Congratulations to Kay Chung on receiving a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Synthetic Biology Award!
This award supports bold efforts to engineer immune cells as adaptive therapies using #SyntheticBiology.
biohub.org/blog/immune-cell-…
@HKayChung1 @biohub @UNC_Lineberger
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Congratulations to the inaugural class of the CBP Biomedical Master's Program - Class of 2026!! On to the next step and bright futures!!
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Cell Biology and Physiology at UNC retweeted
Feb 16
I'm delighted to present TWO new preprints from my lab, led by @MC_Zanellati and @ChihHsuanHsu1, about how #organelles remodel throughout #NeuronalDifferentiation. Check out the tweetorials about their papers below:
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Cells come in many shapes and sizes, with diverse physiological functions. But how do #organelles and their interaction networks remodel during #differentiation of stem cells into different cell types? Here’s what we discovered about neuronal differentiation: 1/13
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At 22, most students plan their next step—Ellora McTaggart built a company. Read how the UNC alum and 2 faculty developed wearable biosensing glasses that offer insights into how people respond to the world.
@e_11_ie @JoseRodRoma @UNC_Optics @innovateunc research.unc.edu/story/eyes-…
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Applications are open for CBP's 9‑month Biomedical Master’s Program. Join one of our virtual information sessions to learn more: Feb 11 or Mar 31 at 6:00 PM ET
Hear from the program director, the director of graduate studies, and two current students.
med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/cb…
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29 Dec 2025
Get a head start on your goals for next year. Apply to the CBP Biomedical Master’s Program, a 9-month program designed to help you take your next step to a career in the biomedical sciences. Apply here: med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/ma…
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Cell Biology and Physiology at UNC retweeted
5 Dec 2025
Attending #CellBio2025? Come see the Cohen Lab - Monday will be a busy day for us, including my theatrical debut in WICB "Scripts of Success" skits!
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31 Oct 2025
Happy Halloween from the creative minds of CBP grad students and scientists!!
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29 Oct 2025
"In the past 20 years, we have experienced a renaissance in lymphatic biology,” said Kathleen Caron, chair of the UNC CBP Depart. “It would be transformative to harness the powerful roles of lymphatics in keeping us healthy." Read more on @newscientist
newscientist.com/article/249…
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Cell Biology and Physiology at UNC retweeted
22 Oct 2025
Congratulations 🙌to Li Qian, Ph.D. and Brian Jensen, Ph.D. They recently were appointed Senior Research Scientist and Senior Physician Scientist, respectively, and Deputy Directors of @UNC_MHI. #cardiovascular #research #medicine .
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20 Oct 2025
Happening today at noon! Tune in virtually to hear @cohenlaboratory deliver her Hettleman Prize Talk! The Hettleman prize recognizes bold, innovative research from UNC’s rising stars. Register now: researchweek.unc.edu/events/…
#UNCResearchWeek @UNC_SOM #Organelles
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Cell Biology and Physiology at UNC retweeted
15 Oct 2025
Looking forward to #UNCResearchWeek! I'll be presenting about my lab's work on #organelles in physiology and neurodegenerative disease on Monday, October 20 @UNC_SOM
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Cell Biology and Physiology at UNC retweeted
17 Sep 2025
Wonderful to see our paper on the #organelle signatures of #neurons and #astrocytes out in final form - congratulations @ShanRhoads and team! 🎉doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.202…
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5 Sep 2025
Join CBP on Monday, at 12:30 pm in MBRB G-202 for a talk from @GregScherrer25 on the circuit and cellular control of #pain and how to move toward #nonaddictive therapies.
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Physical changes trigger key RNA processing events in cells that fine-tune gene expression. This is especially important in heart or bone cells, which constantly experience mechanical stress. Read more in this review from @JimenaGiudice and Gabrielle Bais: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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