We are a theoretical physical chemistry group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We use advanced computational methods to study biological processes at multiple scales, from single protein functional dynamics and chromatin folding and stability to cell-level processes, such as stochastic signal transduction and regulation of cell motility.

Students and postdoctoral research associates working in our group are exposed to diverse areas of equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, polymer physics, computational protein modeling and bioinformatics. More detailed information about current research projects can be found here.

August 5, 2008
A manuscript by C. K. Materese, C. C. Goldmon and G. A. Papoian was accompanied by V. Lubchenko's Commentary and highlighted on the Cover of August 5th issue of PNAS.

July 25, 2008
Alexey Savelyev was selected to receive the UNC Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence for the 2008-2009 academic year. Congratulations Alex!

July 17, 2008
Christopher Materese was selected as a Chemistry Department GAANN fellow (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) for the 2008/09 academic year. Congratulations Chris!