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From Research to Relief: Israel Davila-Aleman's Commitment to Science and Service

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
December 05, 2024
Israel Davila-Aleman, a senior studying cell biology and physiology, is on a quest to convert laboratory research into practical healthcare initiatives.
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Finding a Healthy Work-Life Balance for Dietitians in Dr. Patten’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 25, 2024
Research in Dr. Patten's lab focuses on helping dietitians reach their potential despite common challenges in the dietetics field.
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Life Sciences Research Conference: Where Curiosity Inspires Discovery

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
November 04, 2024
Students shared their research with the broader academic community and showcased fascinating discoveries at the College of Life Sciences Research Conference.
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Biotechnology Entrepreneur: Jordan Moore

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 09, 2024
Jordan Moore's BioME diagnostic innovation identifies types and quantities of bacteria in a person’s digestive tract and is set to revolutionize the gastrointestinal health industry.
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BYU’s Range Management Team Wins Big at Competition

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
July 01, 2024
After winning the state-wide contest for the Range Management Competition, the BYU team won first place in the International Undergraduate Exam and won the Trail Boss Award for the third year in a row.
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BYU Wins First Place at Regional IFSTA College Bowl

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
June 24, 2024
BYU students competed against six other universities in the IFSTA Pacific Northwest area regional competition and won first place.
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Dustin Williams Named Olympic Athletic Trainer

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
June 10, 2024
Dustin Williams, instructor in the Exercise Sciences Department and BYU cross country and track and field athletic trainer, has recently been named co-head athletic trainer for Team USA in the Paris Olympics.
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Visiting Columbia Professor Lectures On Sleep Health

By Aubrey Johnson
May 07, 2024
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge visited BYU to teach students about how sleeping more than seven hours can add five years to your life, and regularly sleeping less increases your risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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Women in Life Sciences Celebrate Their Journeys

By Aubrey Johnson
May 02, 2024
Dr. Maurine Cobabe encouraged attendees of the annual Women in Life Sciences dinner to be intentional and diligent in their chosen paths, while being open to help from those around them.
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Rolling with the Beats: Sebastian Valencia Amores

By Trent Olsen
April 22, 2024
Sebastian Valencia Amores learned how to adapt to change and flourish in new environments while engineering heart tissue at BYU.
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PH Honored Graduate: Parker Carlquist’s Experiential Learning Expeditions

By Trent Olsen
April 22, 2024
Parker Carlquist eagerly participated in several of BYU's inspiring learning opportunities, traveling to places like Europe and Washington, D.C. These experiences opened his eyes to all the different possibilities in public health and politics.
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EXSC Honored Graduate: Anne Shull's Journey of Self-Discovery

By Aubrey Johnson
April 22, 2024
Anne Shull used to stress about getting everything done perfectly. As professors guided her to reframe her college expectations, she started taking better care of her body and spirit.
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NDFS Honored Graduate: Meghan Crowther’s Academic Journey to Medicine

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
April 18, 2024
When Meghan Crowther chose to study nutritional science over all her other interests she never realized she'd discover a passion for research.
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CELL Honored Graduate: Jacob Wengler’s Slam Dunk Undergraduate Experience

By Trent Olsen
April 17, 2024
Wengler doesn’t just slam dunk on the court as a member of BYU’s Dunk Team, he’s also slam dunked on the academic court as a premed student studying cellular biology.
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MMBIO Honored Graduate: How Epigenetics Shaped Aaron Bohn

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
April 16, 2024
After someone close to Aaron Bohn was diagnosed with a genetic disease, he needed to know how to help. Little did he know he would get hooked on genetics.
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How Food Waste Inspired PrithiviRaj Jegannathan

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
April 08, 2024
When Prithiviraj Jegannathan learned that 1/3 of global food production goes to waste, he had to be a part of the solution.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Science and Self: Brandon Lopez

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
April 08, 2024
Brandon Lopez's master's research on the HIV virus is part of a global battle to combat HIV and AIDS. Yet enthusiastically mentoring undergraduates and advocating for his fellow students has been just as important to his BYU experience.
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Translating the Art of Medicine

By Trent Olsen
February 26, 2024
Maggie Scribner (PH ‘23), a passionate PA in training, conducted an award winning study as an undergraduate. The study highlights barriers to the use of professional medical interpretation services for Spanish speakers.
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