Department of Biological Sciences
Honors College Student’s Journey Goes From Research Lab to Italy
Senior Abygail Deemer, a pre-med major, is one of 404 Honors College students who are majoring in health-related fields.
Kinsman-Costello Gives Update on Ohio’s Wetland Restoration Efforts and the Impact on Lake Erie
Ohio is investing millions of dollars in wetland restoration projects as part of the H2Ohio Initiative, a major environmental effort aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of eutrophication in the state’s lakes and rivers. One of the primary regions benefiting from this initiative is the West…
Innovative Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Early Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer
A groundbreaking phase one clinical trial exploring a novel cell-based immunotherapy for breast cancer has been accepted for publication in JAMA Oncology.
INTRODUCING MEGAN BRATTLEY - HONORS STUDENT, ATHLETE AND FUTURE ONCOLOGIST
Megan Brattley, an Honors College senior graduating this spring 2025, was recruited by Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University as a softball player from the small town of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. For two years, she played her heart out on as both a catcher and utility player, taking a break this year to focus on her academic goals, with sights set on a career in oncology.
Brager Gives Keynote Speech at Veterans Day Commemoration
Students, faculty and veterans met at the Student Green for an early Veterans Day Commemoration on Friday, November 8. The university’s Army and Air Force ROTC groups stood beside local veterans for a flag-raising ceremony and speeches, along with keynote speaker and Alumna Major Alison Brager, Ph.D…
It's the Great Pumpkin, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«!
There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Exploring Nutrient Dynamics in Wetlands: A Summer Research Journey
Junior Environmental and Conservation Biology undergraduate student Nora Haddon is making important contributions to understanding the delicate balance of nutrient cycling in wetlands through her research project as part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) prog…
Spotted Lanternfly Spotted for the First Time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University
A spotted lanternfly, an invasive species notorious for damaging crops and trees, has been sighted for the first time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. The insect was discovered on September 10th, 2024 by undergraduate student Jackson Miller. Miller was walking on campus from the student c…
Ohio Butterfly Monitoring Offers Insights Into Broader Ecological Trends
A long-term study of butterfly populations in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park is shedding light on ecological changes and the impacts of human activities on local ecosystems. The study, which has been ongoing since the 1990s, represents one of the longest-running volunteer-driven insect surveys in North America. Experts from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Department of Biological Sciences are working to interpret 20-plus years’ worth of data and convey what it means for environmental conservation.
New Research Initiative Aims to Unravel Genetic Adaptations to High Altitude Hypoxia
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« faculty researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences has launched a pioneering study to explore how different species adapt to high-altitude environments in the Himalayas where oxygen levels are significantly lower. This research could have significant implications for understanding hypoxia-related conditions in humans.