The Center for Molecular Medicine https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:37:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 New Publication from Dr. Matt Hirsch’s Team Strengthens UNC’s MPS I Corneal Gene Therapy Approach https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/12/09/new-publication-from-dr-matt-hirschs-team-strengthens-uncs-mps-i-corneal-gene-therapy-approach/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:35:55 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=545 A new paper from Dr. Matt Hirsch’s lab shares promising results from a study in cats with MPS VI, a rare disease that causes the cornea to become cloudy and affects vision.

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]]> Zhenwei Song Receives Junior Faculty Development Award https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/12/09/zhenwei-song-receives-junior-faculty-development-award/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:06:14 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=530 Zhenwei Song, Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Molecular Medicine, has been awarded a $10,000 Junior Faculty Development award funded by IBM and R.J. Reynolds Industries Inc.

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]]> Jude Samulski was awarded the 2026 ASGCT Founders Award https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/12/01/jude-samulski-was-awarded-the-2026-asgct-founders-award/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:29:01 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=522 This is a well-deserved honor and long overdue recognition of Jude’s contributions to the field.

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]]> Zhenwei Song receives the prestigious ASGCT Career Development Award https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/12/01/zhenwei-song-receives-the-prestigious-asgct-career-development-award/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:49:26 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=502 The purpose of these awards is to support independent transformative pilot studies in cell and gene therapy by ASGCT members.

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]]> Matthew Hirsch Presents at The Scientist Symposium on AAV Gene Therapy  https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/09/18/dr-matthew-hirsch-presents-at-the-scientist-symposium-on-aav-gene-therapy/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:26:46 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=459 Dr. Matthew Hirsch, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and CMM investigator, was a featured speaker at The Scientist’s 2025 symposium, “AAV Avenues for Cell and Gene Therapy.”

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]]> From the Gridiron to Gene Therapy: Dr. Sam Young on Rare Awareness Radio  https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/09/12/from-the-gridiron-to-gene-therapy-dr-sam-young-on-rare-awareness-radio/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:11:31 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=433 In this episode, Dr. Sam Young, Director of the Center for Molecular Medicine at UNC-Chapel Hill, shares his remarkable journey from Princeton football player to global leader in gene therapy.

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]]> Tierra Bobo Named 2025 Simmons Scholar https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/08/15/dr-tierra-bobo-named-2025-simmons-scholar/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:24:01 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=368 Dr. Tierra Bobo of the Center for Molecular Medicine has been selected as a Simmons Scholar, joining a distinguished group of UNC faculty committed to advancing health equity in North Carolina.

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]]> The Fight for Medical Research https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/07/18/the-fight-for-medical-research/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:22:35 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=419 As federal funding for medical research faces steep reductions, Triangle scientists are raising concerns about the impact on discovery and innovation.

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]]> Proteins Important in Brain Communication Have Different Roles Than Previously Thought https://news.unchealthcare.org/2025/07/proteins-important-in-brain-communication-have-different-roles-than-previously-thought/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:45:29 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=299 New knowledge of these protein functions will help researchers develop new drug targets for chronic pain, autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, migraines, and other neurological conditions.

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]]> Tierra Bobo Receives 2025 Junior Faculty Development Award  https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2025/06/02/dr-tierra-bobo-receives-2025-junior-faculty-development-award/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:37:37 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=411 Dr. Tierra Bobo, faculty member in the Center for Molecular Medicine, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Junior Faculty Development Award, funded by IBM and R.J. Reynolds Industries.

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]]> Tierra Bobo Receives ASGCT Career Development Award https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2024/12/01/dr-tierra-bobo-receives-asgct-career-development-award/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:21:10 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=351 Dr. Tierra Bobo of the Center for Molecular Medicine has been awarded the ASGCT Career Development Award, a prestigious $100,000 grant supporting independent, transformative pilot studies in gene and cell therapy.

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]]> Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Jude Samulski https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/2024/11/25/celebrating-the-legacy-of-dr-jude-samulski/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:36:35 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/molecularmedicine/?p=373 On November 19, 2024, the Gene Therapy Center and Department of Pediatrics at UNC–Chapel Hill hosted the Jude Samulski Festschrift at the Carolina Club, followed by an evening reception at the Carolina Inn.

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