UNC Pembroke News

Neuroscientist Professor Ben Bahr
May 29

Neuroscientist Professor Ben Bahr Awarded $1.1 Million for Alzheimer’s Research

In a significant boost for Alzheimer’s disease research in North Carolina, Dr. Ben Bahr — a nationally recognized neuroscientist and the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor at UNC Pembroke — has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from NCInnovation.

From left to right: Erika Rivera, Shannon Lowry, Brooke Blackmon, and Sierra Wright
April 21

Biology students present research at national ASB conference

The annual conference of the Association of Southeastern Biologist (ASB) drew more than a thousand people to its four-day conference in Chattanooga.

Students stand around an Anatomage Table
March 22

UNCP biology faculty spotlight: How to support nontraditional students in an anatomy or physiology course

In the biology department, professors Dr. Silvia Smith and Dr. Crystal Walline are focused on guiding the next generation of healthcare workers and scientists through the extensive world of anatomy and physiology.

Family photo (left to right): Zachary, wife Blair (holding son Luke), and son Ethan
March 21

Biology alumnus Zachary Lunn doubles as park ranger and writer

Today, Zachary Lunn (class of 2016) is a Park Ranger with Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, but his career path hasn’t been straightforward, nor is ranger the only "hat" he wears.

Martina Van Etten aboard ECU research vessel
September 02

Biology undergrad Martina Van Etten immersed in deepwater research

Martina Van Etten spent much of the summer months on the campus of East Carolina University, where she learned to map the feeding regions of deepwater sablefish in the Pacific Ocean. The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation STEM Summer Immersion Program at East Carolina University had placed her in the lab of oceanographer Dr. Rebecca Asch.

Nia Brown is shown presenting her research during the 2023 UNCP PURC symposium
April 29

Biology students win awards at NC-LSAMP conference

Three UNCP Biology students won competitive research awards during the annual conference of the North Carolina - Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP).

Dr. Nico Negrin Pereira (standing second from left) and his research team
April 28

Bull Fertility Research in the Biology Department at UNCP

The early Friday morning found us this time at Mr. Arrin Baker and son Aaron’s farm in Robeson County. The objective was to castrate a group of four-month-old bull calves as part of a series of research projects on beef bull fertility

Sydney Allen (right) at the ASB conference
April 22

Biology students present research at regional science conference

Four UNC Pembroke undergraduates presented research posters during a regional conference — the 84th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB).

Dr. Amber Rock holding aquatics sampling gear
January 24

Biology's Amber Rock is the Focus of Brave Minutes Podcast

Dr. Amber Rock has mentored undergraduate students in aquatics research ever since joining the Biology faculty five years ago.  Take a listen to what she has to say about her research — click on 30 Brave Minutes.

students posing for a photo with their mentor
December 09

UNCP biology students recognized at international conference

Three biology students at UNC Pembroke were recognized for their independent research at the joint annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Entomological Society of Canada, and Entomological Society of British Columbia. The conference was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 13-16. The theme for the event was ‘Entomology as Inspiration: Insects through art, science, and culture.’