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
Dr. Wang’s research group attended 26th Annual Cardiovascular Day Tuesday, February the 26th, 2019. Two graduate students gave a poster presentation. Spencer Thomas’s project is focused on the vascular inflammation, particularly the interaction between leukocytes and microvascular endothelial cells modulated by nucleotide P2Y2 receptor. He presented “P2Y₂R Receptor-dependent … [Read more...] about CMB Students Share Their Research
While we were proud of our faculty members who received awards at the annual Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting, we were also happy to see our students well represented at the poster session. Three posters were presented on the following topics: Boomer Bars: Protein Preferences in Athletes Acceptability of Vegetable Puree in Macaroni and … [Read more...] about Sharing Dietetics Research at MOAND Conference
The MSU dietetics program held their annual Senior Banquet on November 5 at the Tower Club at University Plaza. Dr. Jenifer Roberts, from the MSU Fashion and Interior Design department, was a guest speaker discussing etiquette and how to prepare for a business dinner. We have 30 students who will graduate in Fall 2014 and Spring 2015. At the banquet, all seniors were honored … [Read more...] about Outstanding Seniors
While many of her friends decided to attend local colleges closer to home, cell and molecular biology senior Courtney Smith knew she wanted to attend college someplace different. After a tour at Missouri State, her decision was made. Smith was recently selected as the CMB Senior of the Year, awarded a pre-medical scholarship and a large scholarship from the … [Read more...] about CMB Student Honored for Academics and Volunteer Work