February is American Heart Month. Dr. Ryan Udan, assistant professor of biology, was recently featured for his work with congenital heart defects (CHDs). CHDs happen in one percent of babies born in the United States. Udan is trying to find what causes those defects so he can fix them. Congratulations! Read more about Udan's work with CHDs. … [Read more...] about Honoring American Heart Month
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Sometimes we are called to make a difference locally; sometimes we are called abroad. Dr. Alanna Flath Bree, Missouri State University biology and chemistry alumna, felt her impact wasn't enough in the United States. She worked at a clinic as a pediatric dermatologist until she wondered how she could better use her talent. She decided to try mission work in Kenya and … [Read more...] about Finding your calling overseas
The human body is an amazing thing. As you form, the cells in your body talk to each other to decide who gets to be a heart cell and who gets to be part of the brain, skin, liver—The list goes on and on. Eventually, you form into the person you are today. That’s the reason Dr. Ryan Udan, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, became interested in … [Read more...] about A different kind of heartbreak: American Heart Month