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Department of Biological Sciences

ESDRI Research Showcase

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design. 

Tags: Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Department of Biological Sciences, Research & Science, Students First, Earth Day

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Spring Plant Sale 2025

IN A FLASH: Get Some Green For Your Garden

The Spring 2025 Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory begins on Monday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The sale of these student-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and houseplants support the Herrick Conservatory and associated student organizations. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, Research & Science, Community Impact

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abygail deemer

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.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Honors College, Office of Global Education, Department of Biological Sciences

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Gary Koski, Ph.D., professor (left) and Carissa Lepore, Ph.D., research scientist in the Department of Biological Sciences at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University

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. The technology tested in the trial was co-developed by Gary Koski, Ph.D., professor in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Department of Biological Sciences, and Brian J. Czerniecki, M.D., Ph.D., chair and senior member in the Moffitt Cancer Center’s Department of Breast Oncology. 

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Research

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Megan Brattley stands in front of a board with her presentation on Protein Modification with Platinum.

INTRODUCING MEGAN BRATTLEY - HONORS STUDENT, ATHLETE AND FUTURE ONCOLOGIST

Megan Brattley, an Honors College senior graduating this spring 2025, was recruited by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, softball, women's softball

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