Category Archives: Student Research

Jithin George dives into a Summer Scholar Experience at The University of Rochester

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Hey everyone! I’m Jithin V. George, a rising junior Neuroscience major at the U! This summer, I’m attending the 10 week, MSTP Summer Scholars Program at the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry. (This is due, in large … Continue reading →

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Physiology major Nicolette George lands a summer Physical Therapy Internship

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Even though I am only a rising sophomore, I find it important to capitalize on any opportunity that will allow me to become more familiar with my area of study. Considering that I am a Physiology major in the Physical … Continue reading →

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Jacob Myers (BCMB) joins University of Nebraska’s Summer REU Program

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Terrence E. Sweeney Ph.D.

Hi all, I’m Jacob Myers, a rising junior BCMB major at Scranton.  This Summer I am at an REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program for redox biology at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. This ten week experience comes with a … Continue reading →

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Characterizing Cilia Development

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Christopher A.F. Howey Ph.D.

Cilia are microscopic tube-like structures that protrude from cell walls.  These finger like projections can assist in the movement of cells throughout their environment, and in some instances assist with the movement of fluids around the cells themselves (this is … Continue reading →

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Summer Research in the Biology Department

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Anne M. Royer Ph.D.

In June, the rhythms of daily life at the Loyola Science Center shift. The building gets quieter, fewer classes are taught… but there is still a lot happening here. Much of the action moves into the labs, where faculty and … Continue reading →

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