Dr. Ryan Udan’s cardiovascular research could help save thousands of lives. The associate professor of biology at Missouri State University works toward a solution to congenital heart disease and vascular conditions. Udan’s efforts are supported by an AREA grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. His central question is simple: How does the cardiovascular … [Read more...] about Finding magic in blood vessel flow
The College of Natural and Applies Sciences is excited to announce that the 2021 issue of Mind’s Eye features the work of Dr. Ryan Udan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_I3hmCcVEs Read an excerpt from his story: Udan makes his research and teaching understandable by comparing scientific processes to items you probably have lying around your house. A garden hose. Bottles … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Udan
The biology department at Missouri State University shapes quality scientists, both among students and faculty. Several biology alumni and present faculty members recently participated in the 2021 American Society of Mammologists Meeting, which marked the organization’s 100th annual conference. Faculty fueling research In Dr. Sean Maher’s lab, the research specialty is … [Read more...] about Making strides in mammalogy
Plants are as vulnerable to germs as people. These germs can cause disease in plants and negatively impact the agriculture industry. Among plants, grapevine is the most valuable horticultural crop, according to Dr. Laszlo Kovacs, professor of biology at Missouri State University. Grapes are the basis of raisins, jellies, juice and, if you are 21 or older, wine. The growth … [Read more...] about Using software to boost grapevine health
Every career path must start somewhere. For senior Sophia Antonopoulos of the biology department at Missouri State University, the path to becoming a scientist started as a childhood dream. Antonopoulos’ time at Missouri State has turned the dream into a reality. She shares how her research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, and faculty guidance … [Read more...] about Finding opportunities, fueling scientific discovery