News Articles for 2016
MIST1, PTF1, and XBP1 Link Secretion and Stress as both Transcriptional Targets and Regulators
2016-12-20
MIST1, PTF1, and XBP1 Link Secretion and Stress as both Transcriptional Targets and Regulators, David Hess.
Collective animal behavior models revisited
2016-12-19
Biologists and engineers have been interested in collective animal behavior for decades, because establishing the rules animals use to coordinate their behavior with group mates can have multiple applied applications.
Gelvin lab identifies epigenetic process impacting Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Arabidopsis
Professor Gelvin wins JSPS Fellowship
2016-12-15
Professor Gelvin wins JSPS Fellowship
Dr. Michael Rossmann received the Sackler International prize in Biophysics for 2016
2016-12-14
Prof. M. G. Rossmann was honored as a Laureate recipient of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics for 2016 on December 13th, 2016, at Tel Aviv University, Israel.
Suter Group presents research at ASCB Meeting in San Francisco
2016-12-13
Haley Roeder, a graduate student in the lab of Daniel Suter, was invited to give a short talk about her research at the annual meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) in San Francisco.
Professor Gelvin attends Paris GENIUS meeting
2016-11-28
Stanton Gelvin participated in a Scientific Advisory Board meeting for the GENIUS project in Paris, France.
Purdue professors elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
2016-11-22
Several professors have been awarded the distinction of fellow from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society.
Sue Karcher Retirement Celebration
2016-11-22
Sue Karcher retired from Purdue after 35 years of service in the Department of Biological Sciences, she will be missed.
Devika Sirohi from Dr. Kuhn's Lab to Serve as a 2017 Trainee Councilor
2016-11-18
Devika Sirohi was invited to serve as the 2017 Trainee Councilor for the American Committee on Arthropod-Borne Viruses a division of the American Society for Tropical Medicine & Hygiene.
Fish eyes: modeling genetic mutations behind ocular disease
2016-11-14
Using zebrafish as a model, Dr Yuk Fai Leung studies the gene networks behind ocular diseases.
Impact of Drought on Disease using a Human Parasite System
2016-11-10
Alyssa Gleichsner, an EEB graduate student, Jessica Cleveland, a recent Purdue undergraduate, and Dennis Minchella published a study in the journal Evolution which investigates the impact of drought on disease using a human-parasite system.
Gelvin laboratory attends the 37th Crown Gall Conference
2016-11-10
Professor Gelvin and laboratory members Dr. Lan-Ying Lee, Rachelle Lapham, and Ashok Govindan attended the 37th Annual Crown Gall Conference at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Fall 2016 Building Momentum for Biological Sciences at Purdue – BSAAC
2016-11-04
The Biological Sciences Advisory Committee met today with the Biology Leadership Team to discuss "Building Momentum for Biological Sciences at Purdue".
Dr. Ed Bartlett Named University Faculty Scholar
2016-10-27
Dr. Ed Bartlett has been named an University Faculty Scholar effective July 1, 2017.
Dr. Ximena E Bernal’s Paper is Posted on the Cover of Biotropica
2016-10-24
Dr. Ximena E Bernal's paper "Pyrazine emission by a tropical firefly: an example of chemical aposematism?" is on the cover of Biotropica.
Professor Morris (Morry) Levy – Playground Named in His Honor
2016-10-18
A playground was named in honor of Morris (Morry) Levy on October 14th.
Jeff Dukes Named the Inaugural Belcher Chair for Environmental Sustainability
2016-10-14
Biological Sciences congratulates: Dr. Jeffrey Dukes for being named the inaugural Belcher Chair for Environmental Sustainability.
2016 Outstanding Alumni
2016-09-30
The Department of Biological Sciences on September 22, 2016 honored two outstanding alumni: Julie Overbeck, President of Remington Seeds, LC and Gayle Johnston, President of CuraScript Specialty Distribution: Express-Scripts Holding Company.
Alex Chubykin – Neurobiology Research
2016-09-30
At Purdue University, researchers across campus are working to unlock the mystery of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Department of Biological Sciences Fall 2016
2016-09-30
The Department of Biological Sciences had their annual picture taken on the steps of Lily Hall.
Dr. Michael Rossmann has been named a 2016 Laureate of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics.
Dr. Catherine Searle paper published in the American Society of Naturalists.
US News Ranks Purdue #13 Nationally for Undergraduate Teaching
2016-09-26
The US news reports: Purdue University ranked nationally #13 for undergraduate teaching.
The laboratory of W. A. Cramer, has completed studies on paradigm-changing studies in two major areas of membrane protein structure-function
Pelaez wrote the Cover Article for the September 2016 issue of The Physiologist, the newsletter of The American Physiological Society
Dr. Francis Collins visits the Department of Biological Sciences
2016-09-02
Dr. Francis Collins visits the Department of Biological Sciences
NSF grant to fund College of Education STEM research project
2016-09-01
NSF grant to fund College of Education STEM research project
United Way Campaign Kick Off
2016-09-01
United Way Campaign Kick Off
Congresswoman Susan Brooks visits Purdue's Zika researchers
2016-09-01
Congresswoman Susan Brooks visits Purdue's Zika researchers
UNAL-Purdue develop successful bioinformatics workshops
2016-09-01
UNAL-Purdue develop successful bioinformatics workshops
Lafayette recognized as one of the best small cities for college graduates
2016-08-25
Lafayette recognized as one of the best small cities for college graduates
In Silico drug discovery method for computationally modelled target proteins
2016-08-18
In Silico drug discovery method for computationally modelled target proteins
Bio alumna Amanda Elmore wins Olympic gold in women's rowing event!
2016-08-18
Bio alumna Amanda Elmore wins Olympic gold in women's rowing event!
Stan Gelvin presents keynote address at the MAPMBS annual meeting
2016-08-17
Stan Gelvin presents keynote address at the MAPMBS annual meeting
Kuhn: Don't panic over Zika, but start taking it seriously
2016-08-16
Kuhn: Don't panic over Zika, but start taking it seriously
Delving into Host-Parasite Interactions
2016-08-16
Delving into Host-Parasite Interactions
Sam Postlethwait, 98-year-old retired biology professor continues educating others, giving back to community
Professor Daniel Suter organizes and presents at the Heraeus Seminar on Neuronal Mechanics
2016-08-15
Professor Daniel Suter organizes and presents at the Heraeus Seminar on Neuronal Mechanics
Summer happenings in the Mattoo Lab
2016-08-15
Summer happenings in the Mattoo Lab
Professor Wen Jiang selected as a 2016 Showalter Faculty Scholar
2016-08-15
Professor Wen Jiang selected as a 2016 Showalter Faculty Scholar
Professor Cynthia Staffuacher to serve as Associate Head of Research and Graduate Education
2016-08-09
Professor Cynthia Staffuacher to serve as Associate Head of Research and Graduate Education
Bit by a tick? Next steps and species to know
2016-08-08
Bit by a tick? Next steps and species to know
Chubykin lab grows by two feet
2016-08-08
Chubykin lab grows by two feet
Professor Stephen Konieczny steps into new role as Interim Department Head
2016-08-05
Professor Stephen Konieczny steps into new role as Interim Department Head
Dismantling Disease
2016-08-01
Dismantling Disease
Fall 2016 Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Award
2016-08-01
Fall 2016 Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Award
Professor Gelvin presents at IS-MPMI international conference
2016-08-01
Professor Gelvin presents at IS-MPMI international conference
Ag Research Spotlight: Jeffrey Dukes
2016-08-01
Ag Research Spotlight: Jeffrey Dukes
Rapid, low-temperature process adds weeks to milk’s shelf life
2016-07-20
Rapid, low-temperature process adds weeks to milk’s shelf life
Principles for integrating sensory biology and animal behavior to protect and manage wildlife
2016-07-08
Principles for integrating sensory biology and animal behavior to protect and manage wildlife
Dr. William Cramer edits book to be published mid July
2016-06-29
Dr. William Cramer edits book to be published mid July
Dr. David Sanders assumes the office of Chair of the University Senate
2016-06-15
Dr. David Sanders assumes the office of Chair of the University Senate
Biological Sciences students represent the department at the 68th Annual Midwestern Conference of Parasitologists
Konieczny and Taparowsky labs 30th reunion
2016-06-10
Konieczny and Taparowsky labs 30th reunion
An instructional design process for teaching about mechanisms - a report from our BEAST (Biology Education Area for Scholarship and Teaching)
Logan Ganzen awarded CTSI Predoctoral Investigator Award in Translational Research
2016-06-01
Logan Ganzen awarded CTSI Predoctoral Investigator Award in Translational Research
Hollenbeck named vice provost for faculty affairs
2016-05-17
Hollenbeck named vice provost for faculty affairs
Clark Gedney recognized by the Office of Engagement
2016-05-12
Clark Gedney recognized by the Office of Engagement
Meet the class of 2016: McKeith Pearson, Hannah Craft and Goldie Razban
2016-05-10
Meet the class of 2016: McKeith Pearson, Hannah Craft and Goldie Razban
Development of the Neuron Assessment for Measuring Biology Students’ Use of Experimental Design Concepts and Representations
Collaboration between biologists and engineers leads to new software to measure the morphology of the centers of acute vision in vertebrates
2016 Department of Biological Sciences Awards & Recognition Program
2016-04-28
2016 Department of Biological Sciences Awards & Recognition Program
Finding moonlighting proteins, in genomes, which perform two independent functions
2016-04-26
Finding moonlighting proteins, in genomes, which perform two independent functions
Professor Jeffrey Dukes named AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute Public Engagement Fellow
2016-04-22
Professor Jeffrey Dukes named AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute Public Engagement Fellow
Biology Students Winners at Purdue University Undergraduate Research Symposium
2016-04-22
Biology Students Winners at Purdue University Undergraduate Research Symposium
A hands-on, problem-solving toolkit to teach neuroscience and mental health concepts using mobile computing devices
College of Science Merit Awards
2016-04-22
College of Science Merit Awards
Dr. Wen Jiang Promoted to Full Professor
2016-04-22
Dr. Wen Jiang Promoted to Full Professor
2016 Life Sciences Postdoc Mini-Symposium
2016-04-19
2016 Life Sciences Postdoc Mini-Symposium
A single enzyme with the power of three could offer shortcut to therapeutic target
2016-04-18
A single enzyme with the power of three could offer shortcut to therapeutic target
Spring 2016 Biological Sciences Alumni Advisory Committee Meeting
2016-04-18
Spring 2016 Biological Sciences Alumni Advisory Committee Meeting
How to Identify and Interpret Evolutionary Tree Diagrams, a report from our BEAST (Biology Education Area for Scholarship and Teaching)
Rising CO2 levels reduce protein in crucial pollen source for bees
2016-04-14
Rising CO2 levels reduce protein in crucial pollen source for bees
Purdue student receives national Goldwater Scholarship
2016-04-12
Purdue student receives national Goldwater Scholarship
Venkatraman has been awarded a 2016 Faculty for the Future Fellowship
2016-04-11
Venkatraman has been awarded a 2016 Faculty for the Future Fellowship
Crowdfunding campaign to support Zika virus research
2016-04-07
Crowdfunding campaign to support Zika virus research
Support Zika Virus Research
2016-04-04
Support Zika Virus Research
Researchers reveal Zika virus structure, a critical advance in the development of treatments
2016-03-31
Researchers reveal Zika virus structure, a critical advance in the development of treatments
Aakanksha Angra wins first place in the 2016 Sigma Xi Graduate Poster Competition
2016-03-23
Aakanksha Angra wins first place in the 2016 Sigma Xi Graduate Poster Competition
2016 Arthur C. Guyton Educator of the Year Award
2016-02-29
2016 Arthur C. Guyton Educator of the Year Award
Meet the BIOL13100 peer leaders!
2016-02-16
Meet the BIOL13100 peer leaders!
Purdue professor part of National Academies Zika virus workshop
2016-02-16
Purdue professor part of National Academies Zika virus workshop
Spring 2016 Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Award
2016-02-08
Spring 2016 Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Award
Zika virus and mosquito experts
2016-02-02
Zika virus and mosquito experts
Name that song - Biology professor tailors playlist to day’s lecture
2016-01-19
Name that song - Biology professor tailors playlist to day’s lecture
Purdue Undergraduate Students Used the Difference in Swimming Behaviour to Classify Different Strains of Zebrafish