When we go spelunking or watch Halloween movies, we think about bats. Some of our scientists in biology think about bats more than the average human. Dr. Tom Tomasi and two of his graduate students went to the North American Society for Bat Research (NASBR) conference Oct. 24-27 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. About their research All three presenters focus on … [Read more...] about Saving bats one fungus at a time
Wendy Evans did not have a traditional path to the workforce. She started at a community college, where she completed several years of her undergraduate before transferring to Missouri State. Making her statement At Missouri State, big things were in store for her. She had little research experience, yet she joined the lab of Dr. Brian Greene, associate professor … [Read more...] about Caring for our four-legged service members
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
Anywhere we go, there's going to be a need of some kind. Food, water, love, connection, education — the list goes on and on. Growing up in Andhra Pradesh, India, Dr. Srikant Nannapaneni saw a great need in his community: oncology doctors. To remedy that, he came to the United States to study medicine. Journey to medicine In India, it isn't as simple as choosing a career … [Read more...] about Alum uses degree to help the Ozarks, India
Between prescriptions or taking something for a headache or joint pain, we use drugs every day. Dr. Mary Krause is ensuring that the drugs you take are safe and of the best quality. Krause focuses on late-stage development of biologic drug products at Bristol-Myers Squibb in the Parenterals Science and Technology group. Biologic drugs An alumna of Missouri State … [Read more...] about Saving lives one medication at a time