Kevin Slep

Kevin Slep is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Community, Climate & Culture in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on cytoskeletal dynamics, particularly the molecular mechanisms governing microtubules and actin filaments. He employs advanced imaging techniques (e.g., cryo-electron microscopy) and genetic/opto-genetic tools to study cellular processes like division, wound healing, and neuronal outgrowth.

Research interests include +TIP proteins, their roles in microtubule regulation and communication with the actin cytoskeleton, and aberrant cytoskeletal mechanisms in neuronal disorders and cancer. His lab integrates structural analysis, cellular imaging, and in vitro reconstitution to bridge atomic- to organismal-scale insights.

No specific grants, awards, or advisees are listed in the provided text. The Slep Lab is located at 402 Fordham Hall.