100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America
Congratulations to former SPIRE scholar Omar Quintero, Ph.D. for being named one of the top 100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientist in America by Cell Press. Omar is currently Associate Professor at...
View ArticleSPIRE Faculty Mentor Receives NSF Grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded Dr. Bob Poage, Associate Professor at UNC Pembroke a grant to develop computer simulations which may be used to test new methods of treating neuromuscular...
View ArticlePittman Receives 2021 Diversity Award
SPIRE scholar Dr. Nikea Pittman was awarded a Diversity Award from the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion which recognizes people and groups that have given their time and effort to advance...
View ArticleRecent Awards and Grants Attained
Whitney Edwards, Ph.D. (4th year SPIRE scholar, Dr. Frank Conlon’s lab) – received a fellowship from the American Heart Association to fund her work titled TBX20/TLE Interaction Is Essential For...
View ArticleSPIRE Receives Continued Funding from NIGMS 2022-2027
It is with great excitement that we announce the funding of a five-year Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences...
View ArticleSPIRE Summer Research Program 2023
SPIRE welcomes undergraduate students for 10-week research experience. Students from SPIRE’s partner institutions were selected to participate in hands-on, mentored research, engage in professional...
View ArticleSPIRE Alumni Advance in their Careers
We congratulate SPIRE alumni who have advanced in their careers and accepted new roles: Karl Castillo, Ph.D. has been promoted to Professor at UNC Chapel Hill. Thomas Freeman, Ph.D. is now Associate...
View ArticleSPIRE Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Students
SPIRE Summer Research Program 2024 The goals of the program are to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in innovative research at UNC-Chapel Hill, develop professional skills...
View ArticleIRACDA Conference 2024
We are excited to host the 2024 IRACDA Conference, June 23-25, 2024 which brings together postdocs, faculty, and mentors from all of the NIGMS funded IRACDA programs. Maximizing Impact Through Research...
View ArticleGrants Earned by Former Scholars
Former scholars continue to be productive in research and education by earning grants in their current positions. Some highlights include: Lindsey Costantini, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, North Carolina...
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