Congratulations to Dr. Debra Finn for her recent feature in Mind’s Eye magazine. Finn is associate professor of biology at Missouri State University. Finn, along with her students and collaborators, studies the ecology of streams, particularly in the Ozark region. Her research delves into understanding how streams and their inhabitants respond to and recover from … [Read more...] about Dr. Debra Finn featured in Mind’s Eye
An award of $334,267 from the National Institutes of Health will enable Missouri State University’s Dr. Santimukul Santra to further his research in nanosensor technology. He is a faculty member in the department of chemistry and biochemistry. As an organic chemist, Santra works on creating small molecule therapeutics for conditions like cancer. He also develops … [Read more...] about Empowering research in nanomedicine
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) recognizes faculty for outstanding work through teaching, research and service. The newly appointed professorships and fellowships include: Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship – two new appointments. James F. O’Brien Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry. Brian and Anna Tobben Professorship … [Read more...] about Leaders in their field
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences has recently changed the name of one of its departments. The department of geography, geology and planning has a new name: the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES). This name better connects student interests with the school’s degree offerings. About the change The SEES Director Dr. … [Read more...] about A fresh perspective
The American Migraine Foundation estimates that 148 million people suffer from chronic migraine worldwide. Because of their large and painful impact, migraines have been a focus of research for decades. Dr. Paul Durham, a distinguished biology professor at Missouri State University, has been investigating migraine for many years. He was awarded the 2023 Steven B. … [Read more...] about Discussing the solutions for a painful problem