Kerry S. Bloom Ph.D.
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Department of Biology |
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| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Nanobiology |
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North Carolina |
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Dr. Bloom's current research interests include: Molecular Biology; Chromosome and Spindle Dynamics.
Education
Ph.D., Purdue University (1980); B.S., Tulane University (1975)
Career Highlights
Department: * Director of Graduate Studies
Professional Societies: * ASCB * Genetics * AAAS * Marine Biological Laboratories
Editorial Boards: * Cell Motility and The Cytoskeleton
National Review Panels: * NIH (Molecular Cytology Study Section Reviews Reserve Panel) * NSF * American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
Reviewed manuscripts for the following: * Molecular Cell Biology * Proc. National Academy of Science * Journal of Cell Biology * Genetics * CELL
Books
Contributor to the Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, Second Edition (CRC Press) 2007.
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Well-known for his work with chromosome segregation, Dr. Kerry Bloom and his staff the Bloom Lab at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill are using magnetic nanotechnology to unlock a deeper understanding of the spring-like properties of DNA in cellular processes. Dr. Bloom, who also serves as professor at UNC’s Department of Biology, discusses his work with NanoScienceWorks.org
Dr. Molly Stevens, a nanoscience researcher at the Imperial College (UK) Department of Materials, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain’s 2006 Conference Science Medal. The award recognizes for her work in using nanomaterials sciences to support regenerative medicine and tissue transplantation. Dr. Stevens is also the first woman ever to win the award in its 40-year history.
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