Biochemistry senior credits Science faculty with helping him realize his ambition
An award-winning scholar and undergraduate researcher in biochemistry assistant professor Afua Nyarko’s lab, Diego Rodriguez exemplifies the power of using perseverance and dedication to achieve one’s goals.
Fulbright Award will take biochemistry senior to Spain to study neuroscience
Isabella Karabinas, a senior double majoring in honors biochemistry & biophysics, has received the 2020 Fulbright Award to study in Spain.
Finding clarity and calm during a global pandemic
Joaquin Rodriguez, a biochemistry and biophysics senior doing research on viruses, explains why the coronavirus has a high rate of transmission.
Basketball star broadens her reach
After a sudden and disappointing end to a phenomenal season, award-winning point guard Mikayla Pivec has left a legacy at Oregon State that will be remembered long after she graduates.
Scientists garner innovation awards for cancer and materials research
The Science Research and Innovation Seed awards were given to four multidisciplinary research teams working on cancer diagnostics and materials science.
Prestigious research internship opens new possibilities for double-major science student
Michael Kupperman was among the 20 percent of applicants accepted for a Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The paid 10-week internship program is designed to encourage undergraduates and recent graduates to pursue STEM careers through research experiences at one of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories.
Vitamin D increases protection against infection, new model suggests
Biochemist Adrian Gombart and collaborators have led the development of a new model for studying vitamin D’s role in infection prevention.
Barbar to lead Biochemistry and Biophysics
The College of Science announces Elisar Barbar as the new head of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
Fall awards: Celebrating excellence in research and administration
The College of Science celebrated research and administrative excellence at its 2019 Fall Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.
Hops compounds help with metabolic syndrome while reducing microbiome diversity
Results from the lab of biochemist Adrian Gombart show that each of the hops compounds decreased the amount and diversity of microbes and reduced inflammation leading to improved metabolism.
Biology and biochemistry students awarded premier Oregon scholarship for graduate research
Congratulations to 2019 ARCS Foundation Oregon scholars!
Deafness-causing protein deficiency makes brain rewire itself, research suggests
Biochemists find that the brains of people with congenital deafness may be rewiring themselves in ways that affect how those people learn.