Students in the Cell and Molecular Biology program at Missouri State University are doing some cutting edge science in the classroom. In BMS 525: Molecular Biology students are designing and performing experiments to modify DNA in the baker’s yeast genome. If the students’ experiments are successful then they will have created a brand new strain of yeast that is different from … [Read more...] about Gene Editing in the Classroom
Dietetic Intern, Leah Brooke, and faculty member, Sarah Murray visited the Springfield Mayor, Ken McClure as he signed a proclamation recognizing National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. Through this proclamation, the Mayor recognized that Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the leading nutrition experts to provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice … [Read more...] about Springfield’s Mayor Proclaims National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Former CMB student, Angie Thompson (nee Matz) BS, MLS (ASCP) is a registered medical laboratory scientist working at North Kansas City Hospital. Last fall, she gave a talk to students from Chemistry and BMS. Her presentation focused on her journey to the career and the opportunities the job offers. Angie was excited to share what a medical laboratory scientist does, where they … [Read more...] about Former CMB Student Presents on Career Opportunities
Dr. Tsai is a comparative anatomist and paleontologist at the Biomedical Sciences Department at Missouri State University. His research focus on the evolution and development of limb joints in animals, with a particular interest in archosaurs: Birds, crocodiles, and their extinct relatives like dinosaurs. In summer 2019, he attended the 12th International Congress of … [Read more...] about Chasing the Dragons of Deep Time: Paleontological Research at International Museums
Each year the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning awards a per course faculty member for their outstanding contributions to the University. We are happy to acknowledge Kathy Beberniss as the recipient for the Excellence in Per Course Teaching Award recipient! Kathy has taught in the Biomedical Sciences Department since 2008, specifically for the dietetics program. During … [Read more...] about Award Winning Teaching in the Biomedical Sciences Department