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BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil

By Britney Heimuli
October 19, 2026
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
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Gathering Gardens: Cultivating Stewardship and Service at BYU

By Keira Dooley
October 15, 2026
A new student-run garden is uniting students from across campus and giving them an opportunity to gain plant cultivation skills while serving others.
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Mentorship Matters: How Mark Belk Shapes Independent Seekers of Truth

By Keira Dooley
October 12, 2026
BYU alumnus Brenden Orocu reflects on how he was impacted by Professor Mark Belk, demonstrating the importance of mentorship for college students.
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Stronger Together: How BYU Move Builds Belonging

By Keira Dooley
September 03, 2026
Developed by the Department of Exercise Sciences, BYU Move is a new wellness program that encourages students to create healthy habits, make meaningful connections, and build a community.
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Simone Apostol's Faith Through Affliction

By Keira Dooley
May 12, 2026
Simone Apostol came to BYU to pursue medicine determined to navigate both her grief and the unique challenges of being an international student.
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MMBIO Honored Graduate: How Faith and Persistence Guided Emily Shakespear's Academic Journey

By Britney Heimuli
April 16, 2026
While conducting research on hematopoiesis in bone marrow, Emily Shakespear discovered her passion for immunology and Christlike service, empowering her to overcome her challenges.
3 Min Read
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EXSC Honored Graduate: Christina Larsen—Finding Purpose in Every Patient’s Step

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 14, 2026
Christina Larsen combines clinical care and research on pregnancy biomechanics to help patients regain movement and purpose.
2 Min Read
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Minsub Oh: The Science of Serving Others

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 01, 2026
After Minsub Oh’s injuries reshaped his athletic dreams, he turned to science, now studying chronic ankle instability to improve recovery for other athletes and prevent long-term damage.
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Research that Rebuilds: Exploring Volumetric Muscle Loss with Jonathan Ball

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
March 30, 2026
Inspired by early service in Thailand, Jonathan Ball now channels his passion for helping others into groundbreaking research on volumetric muscle loss.
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Fishing for Answers: Exploring Sensory Neurons in Autism Research

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
March 09, 2026
Addie Hamilton is dedicated to scientific discovery—whether through the mapping of sensory neurons or the guiding of young minds through the natural world.
3 Min Read
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Faith and Fungi: Melissa Burrell’s Journey in Conservation

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
February 24, 2026
Using native mycorrhizal fungi, Melissa Burrell's research offers a promising new approach to reclaiming degraded land and helping ecosystems recover faster without synthetic inputs.
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Life Sciences Seminar Explores AI Integration in Maternal and Child Healthcare

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
February 02, 2026
What do sled dogs and AI have in common? Dr. Jared Parrish shows how interdisciplinary thinking—like combining data science, public health, and faith—can forge new paths to protect mothers and children.
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Life Sciences Students Share Their Musical Talents Through Service

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
December 17, 2025
Students in the College of Life Sciences are making meaningful connections as they combine their passion for the arts with their desire to serve.
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Life Sciences Brings Students and Mentors Together at First-Generation Student Luncheon

By Christina Triptow
November 19, 2025
Students networked with mentors and learned valuable lessons from BYU alum Todd Jarvis at the College of Life Sciences' annual First Generation Luncheon.
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Healthy Food and Families: Creating a Cookbook with BYU Spirit

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
October 01, 2025
Dr. Karen Della Corte is collecting recipes from life sciences faculty, staff, and students to make a cookbook that promotes well-being and encourages making more homemade meals.
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BYU Range and Wildlife Camp Builds More Appreciation for Nature Among Teens

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
September 11, 2025
The PWS Range and Wildlife Camp offered teens a hands-on, three-day adventure in the great outdoors, inspiring curiosity in the next generation of scientists.
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Steven Charles Appointed New Director of the Neuroscience Center

August 13, 2025
BYU College of Life Sciences Dean announces Steven Charles' appointment as the new director of the Neuroscience Center, effective August 2025.
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BYU’s Plant and Landscape Systems Team Wins Their 10th National Championship

By Keira Dooley
May 23, 2025
The BYU Plant and Landscape Systems (PALS) team cemented their legacy of academic excellence when they dominated at the 49th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition for the tenth time.
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