Keira Dooley
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Science That Serves: Jacob Meeks' Pursuit of Patient-Friendly Glucose Testing
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Keira Dooley
October 16, 2025
Jacob Meeks is on a mission to make glucose testing a little easier to swallow by determining if a better-tasting meal-based test could be as effective as the standard glucose drink, offering a more comfortable alternative for patients.
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Diving Into Disease Disparities: Kyler Linton Investigates ERM in Fish
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Keira Dooley
October 14, 2025
Enteric Red Mouth Disease is a bacterial infection that's devastating fish farms worldwide, and Kyler Linton is determined to find a solution through hands-on research.
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The Science of Muscle Regeneration: Zachary Funk’s Innovative AICAR Study
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Keira Dooley
September 24, 2025
In the Thomson Lab, where students focus on developing treatments to aid muscle regeneration, Zachary Funk is studying an enzyme that could be the key to treating muscle wasting disorders.
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BYU’s Plant and Landscape Systems Team Wins Their 10th National Championship
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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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EXSC Honored Graduate: TJ Stefl's Path to Connection Through Service
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Keira Dooley
April 23, 2025
At BYU, TJ Stefl experienced the joy that comes from building relationships and using his knowledge to help people.
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CELL Honored Graduate: Isaac Packer's Journey to Shape His BYU Experience
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Keira Dooley
April 18, 2025
Isaac Packer dove headfirst into both academic and extracurricular experiences at BYU, and they've changed him for the better.
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Paving Her Own Path: Hannah Boekweg's Journey to Proteomics Research
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Keira Dooley
April 10, 2025
Hannah Boekweg's trailblazing academic journey began with an invitation to find a research question that interested her.
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Dr. Paige Geiger's Seminar: Heat Therapy and Disease Prevention
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Keira Dooley
March 25, 2025
Dr. Paige Geiger visited BYU to teach students about the potential power heat therapy has to prevent the development of chronic conditions.
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Running the Race: How the College of Life Sciences Supports First-Generation Students
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Keira Dooley
February 26, 2025
Every year, the College of Life Sciences hosts a First-Generation Student Luncheon where students have the opportunity to meet with mentors, learn about available resources, and connect with other first-generation college students over a free meal.
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