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Registration for the 2025 Triangle Cytoskeleton Meeting is open! Use this link to register today: tcdrm.wufoo.com/forms/2025-tri… #actin #cytoskeleton #RTP #durhamnc

Our Fall Seminars Series begins on August 19 “Hormonal therapy resistance of prostate cancer: Molecular mechanisms and novel treatment strategies” by Jiaoti Huang MD PhD, Distinguished Prof. & Chair of Pathology (Duke University SOM) Host: Pengda Liu. 11 AM in 1131 Bioinf bldg.

#UNC is the No. 3 best value public university in the country. 🎉 The Princeton Review also ranked Carolina as the #1 public university for financial aid, the #2 best value public school without aid and the #8 best school for making an impact 🏆 go.unc.edu/Hk4f2 📸 UNC-Chapel Hill

The Summer Undergraduate Pipeline welcomed undergraduate researchers to explore pathways to grad school. Workshops included: ✅ How to navigate the application process ✅ Funding options ✅ Expert advice on writing personal statements ✅ Q&A with current graduate students

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✨Teamwork & Top Golf!✨We held our 2nd Annual BCBP Admin Staff Retreat—and whew, what a day! Thanks to Latasha for organizing! 💼 Dept. updates from Dr. Jean Cook 🎯 FY26 goals locked in 🧠 Real talk on mental health 🧩 Human Knot = crushed 🏌️‍♀️ Top Golf fun to wrap it up.

🚨Registration Now Open! Share your work at the 2025 TCM. 🗓️Date: September 15, 2025 Presentation formats: 1️⃣ Talks (15 min with 5 min Q&A) 2️⃣ Poster (2 sessions) 📝 Abstract submission deadline: August 29th 💻 Get more details on our website: trianglecytoskeleton.com

You’ve walked by it. Maybe even grabbed a seat or snapped a pic. But did you know the fountain outside The Graduate School has been keeping Tar Heels cool since 1995? Fun Fact: A prankster dyed the water purple costing $600/gallon to repaint the interior! ow.ly/WYPK50WzsOa

Fordham Fountain offers a refreshing escape in the heart of #UNC’s campus. Gifted by the Class of 1988, it honors former chancellor Christopher Fordham III ’47 and Barbara Fordham ’49. Discover what makes this spot special for Tar Heels unc.live/3HkHQrt

Unsure about TCM2025? 🤔 Here’s a sneak peek into one of our exciting talks. Dive into groundbreaking research on spindle architecture and how cryo-ET is reshaping our understanding of mitosis. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the Redemann Lab’s innovative discoveries!🔬

Next week is New TA Orientation! Join us for this interactive training: 🔵 Master effective teaching strategies, student engagement and evaluation 🔵 Build confidence and discover campus resources 🔵 Connect with mentors and experienced TAs 👉 Register: ow.ly/WEsN50WBkub

We are so lucky to have the talented Steven J. Moran, Ph.D. join our team! Welcome! 🙌🏾

A little slice of summer in the Southern Part of Heaven 🩵 #UNC

Ever wondered what else SETD2 does beyond transcription? 🧬 Check out our new Nature Cell Biology study. Awesome work from Abid Khan (Abid Khan) showing how SETD2 moonlights to safeguard the genome during cell division. nature.com/articles/s4155…

🚨 Thrilled to share my latest work from the Dr. Brian D. Strahl lab—out now in Nature Cell Biology! We reveal the first non-catalytic role of the histone methyltransferase SETD2, showing it moonlights in mitosis to preserve nuclear and genome integrity.

#UNC welcomes its largest class yet, with thousands of first-year, transfer and graduate students arriving next week. From future pharmacists and lawyers to veterans and researchers, each brings unique talents. Meet the newest Tar Heels unc.live/4osHzmW

Data Drop: Did you know UNC–Chapel Hill conducts 62% of all research across the entire UNC System? From life-saving medical breakthroughs to groundbreaking innovations in technology, Carolina’s research drives progress for North Carolina, the nation, and the world.