Biology News

Collage of headshots of Raluca Ostafe, Nandini Krishnamoorthy, Anne Carpenter, and Runxi Shen

2026-08-31

Biological Sciences welcomes new faculty members

The future of biological science is increasingly shaped by collaboration across disciplines, new technologies and innovative approaches to understanding life. Purdue University’s Department of Biological Sciences is strengthening that future with the addition of four faculty members whose expertise spans artificial intelligence, computational biology, immunology, biotechnology and cellular research.

2026-08-28

Purdue Professor Daniel Suter named ASCB Fellow

Daniel Suter, professor of biological sciences at Purdue University, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), recognizing his contributions to cell biology and service to the scientific community.

Group photo of members of Purdue Biological Sciences standing on the steps of Lilly Hall

2026-08-26

Purdue Biological Sciences celebrates the start of a new academic year

Purdue Biological Sciences celebrates the start of a new academic year with a Welcome Back BBQ.

2026-08-17

Anne Carpenter returns to Purdue as professor, bringing pioneering expertise in computational biology and imaging

For Anne Carpenter, returning to Purdue is more than a new chapter in an accomplished scientific career. It is a return to the university that helped launch her journey as a scientist.

Shubham Dubey on the left and Nick Noinaj on the right, both working in the lab

2026-07-21

How bacteria steal iron: Purdue researchers uncover a key step in infection

For harmful bacteria, survival inside the human body depends on finding enough iron. But humans tightly guard iron by locking it inside proteins, making it difficult for invading microbes to access.

2026-07-15

2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program announces awardees and honorable mentions

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) which included 29 awardees and 13 honorable mentions from Purdue University.