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EXSC Honored Graduate: Christina Larsen—Finding Purpose in Every Patient’s Step

April 14, 2026
Christina Larsen combines clinical care and research on pregnancy biomechanics to help patients regain movement and purpose.
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NEURO Honored Graduate: Scott Cutler Explores Reflexes and Recovery with Empathy

April 13, 2026
Scott Cutler’s drive to translate knowledge into tangible patient care permeates both his research in Dr. Stay’s vestibular lab and his longterm goal to become a physician.
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Melissa Blotter: Advancing the Science of Seizure Intervention

April 06, 2026
Melissa Blotter is pioneering a bold new approach to treating life-threatening seizures by using ketone bodies to stop them in real time.
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Tyler Brown: Tackling Staph Infections in the Age of Resistance

April 03, 2026
Tyler Brown's passion for microbiology led him to take on one of modern medicine’s most urgent challenges: antibiotic-resistant staph infections.
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Minsub Oh: The Science of Serving Others

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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New Research Links Community Involvement to Student Well-Being

March 17, 2026
Exploring how community engagement supports college students’ mental health, Sydney Clark discovered how giving your time could give you peace of mind.
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Fishing for Answers: Exploring Sensory Neurons in Autism Research

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.
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Research in a Flash: Inside the Three Minute Thesis Competition

March 05, 2026
Students from each of the Life Sciences departments presented their research in the College’s Three Minute Thesis Competition.
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From Family Ties to Fruit Fly Diets: Dean Peterson’s Research Journey

February 09, 2026
Dean Peterson discovered links between bacteria, vitamins, and behavior through his research on fruit flies.
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Kenley Kohls and Braden Betteridge’s Procedure for Rapid Sepsis Diagnosis

January 12, 2026
Kenley Kohls and Braden Betteridge are perfecting a procedure that will save countless lives using the DNA of bacteria in the bloodstream to identify cases of sepsis in a few hours rather than twenty-four.
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Science That Serves: Jacob Meeks' Pursuit of Patient-Friendly Glucose Testing

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

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

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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Paving New Pathways in Cancer Therapy: DeLaney Anderson’s Cryopreservation Research

September 10, 2025
DeLaney Anderson's award-winning research focuses on creating better cancer diagnoses through cryogenic preservation of tumor samples.
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The Divine Design of Muscle Mechanics

July 03, 2025
Investigating how muscle contraction angles impact force production, BYU student researchers Mickelle MacCabe and Logan Smith offer meaningful insights for treating foot pathologies and improving physical rehabilitation.
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Savoring Heritage: Alexa Tanner’s Study on the Health and Cultural Value of Mexican American Cuisine

May 08, 2025
Alexa Tanner's passion for Mexican American meals led her to conduct a study to more fully understand the relationship between acculturation and perceptions of the healthfulness of a traditional Mexican diet.
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Passing Down Wisdom: Women in Life Science Dinner

April 29, 2025
The Women in Life Science Dinner brought together female students and professionals for a night of information and inspiration.
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Collaboration with HCI: Shaping Future Experts in Cancer Research

Sarah Fund and other BYU Bioinformatics students are collaborating with the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute on innovative research projects.
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