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Keira Dooley

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From Zimbabwe to BYU: Sidney Sithole Investigates HIV Mechanisms

By Keira Dooley
June 23, 2026
Motivated by the devastating effects of HIV in his home community, Sidney Sithole searches for answers in the biological mechanisms of the virus.
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Anchored Far from Home: How Ruth Mello-Cann Found Belonging

By Keira Dooley
June 04, 2026
Far from home and the ocean she loves, Ruth Mello-Cann found strength through connection at BYU.
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Riley and Bowman Bridge Disciplines to Advance Research on Spreading Depolarizations

By Keira Dooley
May 19, 2026
Benjamin Riley and Tyler Bowman are working together to uncover why some people are more susceptible to brain injuries than others.
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Nourish to Flourish: How Nutrition Empowers Residents in Transitional Housing

By Keira Dooley
May 14, 2026
Life science students and faculty are providing health and nutrition education to individuals in need.
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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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PWS Honored Graduate: Janey Cress’ Plunge into Freshwater Ecosystems

By Keira Dooley
April 22, 2026
Driven to make the most of her time at BYU, Janey Cress immersed herself in undergraduate research studying freshwater macroinvertebrates.
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PH Honored Graduate: How Education Empowered Greg Hooke to Go Forth and Serve

By Keira Dooley
April 15, 2026
After recovering from a brain injury, Greg Hooke dedicated his time at BYU to pursuing public health, fostering belonging, and serving others with Christlike compassion.
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Faith, Persistence, and Belonging: Tanner Blocker's Journey Through Graduate Research

By Keira Dooley
April 08, 2026
While researching synaptic transmissions in the brain, Tanner Blocker gained confidence in himself and built meaningful connections.
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Weathering the Storm: Megan White’s Conservation Efforts in the La Sals

By Keira Dooley
April 07, 2026
Megan White's fieldwork in the La Sal Mountains cemented her love for nature, helped her grow, and strengthened her drive to help protect rare plants.
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