Biochemistry and molecular biology senior thrives from the stage to the lab
Being a Beaver has stretched Ebunoluwa Morakinyo to develop her passions inside and outside of the lab. A senior honors biochemistry and molecular biology student at Oregon State, her time on campus has included celebrating her culture while looking forward to a career dedicated to helping others.

This undergraduate is "krilling" it
Giulia Wood’s summer activities — or, in her case, winter — have included polar plunges into the Southern Ocean, listening to cracking glaciers and conducting research on Antarctic krill.

From architecture to biochemistry: ‘Life is too short to do something you don’t like.’
International student Elizaveta Zhivaya found her niche in microbiome research and will start a Ph.D. in neuroscience next year.

Resilient biochemistry and molecular biology graduate forges her own identity
Graduating senior Rowan Nelson's goal is to use microbiome research to find accessible solutions for people with chronic mental health issues.

Prestigious Goldwater award will pave the way for developing life-saving vaccines
Honors Biochemistry and Molecular Biology junior Gretchen Fujimura is one of two Oregon State students to receive the 2022 Goldwater Scholarships, the nation’s top undergraduate award for sophomores and juniors in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

‘Fearless’ biochemistry and molecular biology senior works at the cutting edge of cell evolution
Ilana Gottfried-Lee has spent the past two years performing cutting-edge research in the Unnatural Protein Facility - diving headfirst into a project that has never been attempted before.

Research opportunities led Eugene native to Oregon State
Biochemistry and biophysics senior Seth Pinckney chose Oregon State for the research opportunities. He wasn't disappointed.

Biochemistry, mathematics and molecular biology students win 2021 Goldwater awards for research excellence
Two students from the College of Science have been awarded the competitive 2021 Goldwater awards.

Summer fellowships awarded to exceptional science students
The College of Science is proud to announce that 41 science students have received summer undergraduate research awards.

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.

Biochemists make advances on cancer treatments that spare healthy cells
Faculty and student researchers in biochemistry uncover protein modifications that may lead to potential new cancer therapies that spare healthy cells.

Researchers take key step toward cancer treatments that leave healthy cells unharmed
Biophysicists have opened up a possible avenue for new cancer therapies with reduced side effects.