Charlotte Group for Proteostasis Research

The Charlotte Group for Proteostasis Research (CGPR) at UNC Charlotte is a multidisciplinary research exchange group focused on advancing the science of proteostasis, the cellular systems that regulate protein folding, quality control, trafficking, and degradation. The group brings together more than 20 faculty members across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Bioinformatics to foster collaboration around shared interests in neurodegeneration, cancer biology, infectious disease, stress biology, and aging.

The primary purpose of the group is to create a collaborative scientific ecosystem that accelerates research discovery, promotes workforce development, and strengthens biotechnology innovation within the Charlotte region and across North Carolina. Activities include monthly cross-disciplinary seminars, collaborative research initiatives, trainee engagement, and a distinguished speaker program that brings nationally recognized leaders in proteostasis and biotechnology to UNC Charlotte.

Topics of discussion span fundamental and translational aspects of proteostasis research, including molecular chaperones, protein folding, stress response pathways, neurodegenerative disease, cancer therapeutics, infectious disease biology, aging, bioinformatics, and emerging biotechnology applications. The group also emphasizes industry engagement, translational partnerships, and workforce training opportunities relevant to the state’s growing life sciences sector.

Meetings are open to the public and may require advance registration.

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For more information, contact Andrew Truman, Ph.D.

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