Biochemist's research holds promise for novel treatments for cancers and neurological disorders
For UNC Charlotte biochemist Andrew Truman, a quest for new and better treatments for cancers and neurological diseases drives his research into protein folding and the DNA damage response, along with his desire to advance science broadly. To fund his work, he has received three significant National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants expected to total $2 million.
COVID-19 Information
Vaccines and Booster Shots
The University will hold vaccine and booster shot clinics (Pfizer and Moderna) on campus on Thursdays and Fridays in partnership with VaxVan. The first clinic will be Jan. 13-14. Register for an appointment.
How do I determine if I’m fully vaccinated?
You are considered fully vaccinated if you have received the initial vaccine dose(s) and a booster dose. CDC guidelines advise getting a booster five months after your last Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months after your Johnson & Johnson shot. If you have received your booster vaccine and have not reported it to the University, please submit that information so we can update your vaccination record.
Helpful information about quarantine and isolation
The Niner Nation Cares website has helpful information for students, faculty and staff on quarantine and isolation, including return-to-class and work guidance.
Do I have to quarantine or isolate?
Your responsibilities in quarantine or isolation
Returning to class and work following quarantine or isolation
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Faculty from most colleges have volunteered to serve as a peer mentor to assist with issues related to the pivot to remote teaching. Find a colleague on the College-Based Faculty Mentors list. If you would like to serve as a peer mentor, email ctl@uncc.edu to be added to the list.
- Join CAPTRUST financial advisors for a Thursday, Jan. 20, webinar on filing your taxes. CAPTRUST, the independent advisory firm that works on the UNC Retirement Programs, will share tax filing tips, answer questions and provide resources.
- Virtual town hall meetings are scheduled for faculty and staff in each academic college to discuss details of the Top-Tier Research Commission's recently reported recommendations for expanding and strengthening the University's research enterprise as determined by the strategic plan. Watch your email for information about your college's session.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Student ID photos are now visible on Canvas profiles. This will aid instructors and classmates to make better connections. In addition to student profile pages, student photos will be visible to instructors in their class rosters under the People tab in Canvas.
- Atkins Library has Verizon mobile hotspot devices to loan to students for whom internet connectivity is a barrier to their academic success. Students can borrow a mobile hotspot from the library’s first-floor Information and Research Desk. The loan period is seven days with the option to renew two times.
- As a reminder, the second payment due date for the spring term is Wednesday, Jan. 19. Students who have an account balance are encouraged to pay their account balance or enroll in a payment plan by the due date to avoid class cancellation.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
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49ers all-time greats Davis, Highsmith and Ogunjobi in NFL playoffs: Three former Charlotte 49ers football stars will be competing in the NFL playoffs that get underway this weekend; two players earned AFC Divisional titles.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
- 1/18: The Migration Research Network and the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are cosponsoring a virtual conversation with Silva Mathema of the Center for American Progress.
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