Biology News

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  Researching the Future of Cancer Treatment

  Professor of Biology Maria Todd mentors undergraduates while examining the mechanics of how cancer spreads.

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  Romi Burks, Ms. Homecoming 2019

  The Southwestern University Alumni Association has selected Professor of Biology Romi Burks as the 2019 recipient of their Ms. Homecoming Award. The Ms. Homecoming Award is presented to one faculty member each year as a token of affection and respect of former students.  

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  The Heart of Research

  Phillip Keys ’20, a biochemistry major and biology minor, shares how his high-impact research internship has helped him prepare for medical school.

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  Southwestern Students Complete Summer Internships at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

  Ana Sanchez ’22, Justin McCormack ’20, Megan Melo ’21, and Madison Delmer ’21 reflect on their hands-on internships in the operating room and in the research lab.

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  What’s in Your Water?

  Southwestern students Scout Gockel ’22 and Nicole Rajtak ’22 study water quality in the San Gabriel River.

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  Student researchers present work at Society for Freshwater Science Meeting

  Shellsea Miller and Lauren Muskara, both class of 2020, presented their undergraduate research at a national scientific meeting.

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  The Undergraduate Research Experience at Southwestern

  Antonio Mendez ’20 discusses how research at Southwestern is unique.

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  Southwestern Undergrads Study Cardiovascular Medicine at UTHealth

  Dr. Eyal Porat P’21 coordinates summer internships for SU students.

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  Southwestern University Establishes the Jack and Camille Garey School of Natural Sciences

  The new school advances research and learning in science and mathematics fields within the context of the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts.

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  The Science and Art of Salamanders

  Kira McEntire ’13 explores creative expression while teaching and researching wildlife biology.