PhD
Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor, Biology
Chair, Department of Biology
UNC-Chapel Hill
Cancer Genetics Research Program
Area of Interest
My research focuses on understanding how gene expression and chromatin organization regulate cell cycle progression during animal development using genetic, cell biological, and genomic approaches in Drosophila melanogaster.
Awards and Honors
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2012
- Academic Leadership Fellow, Institute for the Arts and Humanities, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2008
- UNC Ruth and Phillip Hettleman Prize for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement, 2003
- NSF Career Award, 2000
- Damon Runyon Scholar Award, 1997
News and Stories

Five UNC Lineberger members named distinguished professors
Five cancer center members were named distinguished professors, an honor recognizing those who exemplify the highest standards of UNC through their scholarly achievement, teaching excellence and service.

Celebrating nearly 15 centuries of service
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recognizing 118 UNC Lineberger staff and faculty members who will be celebrating a service milestone this year.
