Created to disseminate knowledge about the cutting-edge research being performed at the Biological Sciences School, the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series has featured some of the School’s top faculty since its inception. On May 25th, Professor Charles G. Glabe,...
Faculty Spotlight – Karina S. Cramer
Jun 14, 2016
Professor Karina Cramer’s research interests include the development of central auditory brain circuits and the molecular mechanisms that underlie recovery of these auditory circuits after injury. She has just received NIH funding to study the role that glia play in...
Cracking the Glass Ceiling
Jun 14, 2016
Emeritus Professor Barbara A. Hamkalo, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, gave the keynote address at the Second Annual Women in Science Symposium at the University of North Carolina (UNC) on April 6. Hosted by the UNC Women in Science group, the mission of the...
Combating Stress with Tai Chi
Jun 14, 2016
Professor Shin Lin, Developmental and Cell Biology, has been studying the effects of complementary and alternative medicine on the body for many years. Professor Lin is also an instructor of tai chi, an ancient exercise routine and martial art that some consider to...
Building School Unity
Jun 14, 2016
The Biological Sciences School hosted its annual faculty and staff appreciation picnic outside of Natural Sciences 2. The picnic is the School’s way of showing appreciation for the hard work done by its faculty and staff throughout the year. In addition to the great...
High Praise for Our Student Leaders
Jun 14, 2016
At the 2016 Anteater Awards ceremony, the Biological Sciences School’s Biological Sciences Student Council (BSC) received the coveted title of “Most Outstanding Academic Organization.” The Anteater Awards are held to provide recognition to the university’s 600+...
Beyond Pre-Health: Career Development after Graduation
Jun 14, 2016
Biological Sciences School graduate students, undergraduates and postdoctoral scientists all gathered at The Cove on May 17th to hear about diverse career options for individuals with degrees in the life sciences. The event, put on by the Biological Sciences Student...
Staff Spotlight – Randy Bautista
Jun 14, 2016
The Biological Sciences School welcomes Randy Bautista, our new Institutional Research Analyst. In his position, Randy oversees and conducts research activities for strategic planning, development, and decision making to help achieve the Biological Sciences School’s...
Faculty Feature – Brain K. Sato, Ph.D.
May 19, 2016
Brian Sato, Ph.D., is an Associate Teaching Professor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Professor Sato has been with the Biological Sciences School for five years and is dedicated to elevating the school’s profile as a leader in undergraduate STEM education. ...
Staff Spotlight – Gary Roman
May 19, 2016
Gary Roman joined the Biological Sciences School over 10 years ago. In his current position as Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (INP) Administrator, Gary has the important role of managing the program’s first year graduate students during their laboratory...