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2023 News Articles

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Hinman Awarded International Kowalevsky Medal

Veronica Hinman, the Dr. Frederick A. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences was awarded the International Kowalevsky Medal for her research into evolutionary and developmental biology.
Monday, November 06, 2023

Carnegie Mellon Trustee Ray Lane and Stephanie Lane Invest $25 Million in CMU's Computational Biology Department

The gift will support an endowment and new facility for the cutting-edge department.
Friday, November 03, 2023

MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced

Three winners have received the Mellon College of Science Graduate Student Funding Award for fall conferences.
Bridges Lab Looks to Unlock Secrets of Bacteria Communication
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Bridges Lab Looks to Unlock Secrets of Bacteria Communication

Assistant Professor Andrew Bridges investigates how bacteria respond to extracellular sensory information to make developmental decisions.
McManus Lab Findings Upend Previous Research on Key Leukemia Gene
Monday, October 16, 2023

McManus Lab Findings Upend Previous Research on Key Leukemia Gene

The CMU team found compelling evidence that published research had been misinterpreted, overturning at least five published studies.
Yunfei Niu Eyes Quality Control for Vaccine Advancements
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Yunfei Niu Eyes Quality Control for Vaccine Advancements

Yunfei Niu uses bimolecular engineering to advance vaccine quality control.
From Class to the Lab
Tuesday, October 03, 2023

From Class to the Lab

Divyam Shah researches at the intersection of biotechnology and pharmaceutical engineering.
Mueller Brown Studies How Pneumococcal Bacteria Communicate
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Mueller Brown Studies How Pneumococcal Bacteria Communicate

For her efforts the recent biological sciences alumna earned the Bhakta and Sushama Rath Graduate Award.
Researchers Zoom in on New Ways To View Biomolecules in Pathogens
Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Researchers Zoom in on New Ways To View Biomolecules in Pathogens

Through MicroMagnify, microbial cells and infected tissues can be expanded without distortion, allowing for enhanced fluorescence imaging.
Seven Ph.D. Students, Postdoctoral Fellows Earn Biological Sciences Departmental Awards
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Seven Ph.D. Students, Postdoctoral Fellows Earn Biological Sciences Departmental Awards

The Department of Biological Sciences selected five graduate students and two postdoctoral fellows to receive awards through endowments from Margaret Carver and Semon Stupakoff.
Students Hone Biological Science Skills
Monday, August 21, 2023

Students Hone Biological Science Skills

Carnegie Mellon University students participated in the Department of Biological Sciences' Summer Research Institute for a first research experience.
Ashni Arun Pivots Engineering Background to a Biotech Future
Monday, July 17, 2023

Ashni Arun Pivots Engineering Background to a Biotech Future

Carnegie Mellon University graduate student Ashni Arun is part of the Master of Science in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering.
MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced

Four winners have received the Mellon College of Science Graduate Student Funding Award for summer conferences.
Curci Foundation Grant to Support Tuft Cell Research
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Curci Foundation Grant to Support Tuft Cell Research

Carnegie Mellon University Professor Zheng Kuang received a grant from the Curci Foundation to support his work investigating tuft cells.
Veronique Wright Wins Gilman Award
Thursday, June 01, 2023

Veronique Wright Wins Gilman Award

Recent Carnegie Mellon alumna Veronique Wright has a sharp focus on a future as a surgeon.
Neuroscientists Gain New Understanding of Neural Pathway
Monday, May 22, 2023

Neuroscientists Gain New Understanding of Neural Pathway

In a paper published in Neuron, Aryn Gittis and colleagues present new information about a neural pathway in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain important for skill learning, habit formation and motor control. The paper contradicts the model that has guided researchers’ understanding of motor learning for 30 years.
Ihab Younis Receives Meritorious Teaching Award 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Ihab Younis Receives Meritorious Teaching Award 2023

Each graduating class nominates faculty members for the Meritorious Teaching Award to recognize exceptional teaching and service to students.
Claire Chiang Wins 2023 K&L Gates Prize
Friday, May 12, 2023

Claire Chiang Wins 2023 K&L Gates Prize

Carnegie Mellon University senior Claire Chiang was awarded the K&L Gates Prize for her work in biological sciences and her veterinary volunteering.
Carnegie Mellon Women's Association Honors Senior Mona Yuan
Tuesday, May 02, 2023

Carnegie Mellon Women's Association Honors Senior Mona Yuan

Carnegie Mellon University senior Mona Yuan was honored by the Carnegie Mellon Women's Association for her research and dedication.
Xuecong Fu Honored with Berry Graduate Research Award
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Xuecong Fu Honored with Berry Graduate Research Award

Carnegie Mellon University Department of Biological Sciences Ph.D. candidate Xuecong Fu uses computational methods to investigate tumors.
A Tartan Tail
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

A Tartan Tail

As the Tartan Mermaid, junior Sonja Michaluk champions environmental advocacy and conservation.
Biology Senior Liang Named to National Ultimate Frisbee Team
Thursday, April 06, 2023

Biology Senior Liang Named to National Ultimate Frisbee Team

The Carnegie Mellon University senior will represent the U.S. at the 2023 World Flying Disc Federation World Under 24 Championships.
Master's Students Get Outside of Classrooms and Onto Fields
Thursday, April 06, 2023

Master's Students Get Outside of Classrooms and Onto Fields

Two CMU intramural teams called Biomarkers are comprised of students in the Master's of Science Computational Biology program.
New Fluorescence Imaging Method Reveals Neural Circuits Altered By Learning
Tuesday, April 04, 2023

New Fluorescence Imaging Method Reveals Neural Circuits Altered By Learning

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new fluorescence-based method for detecting synaptic connections between types of neurons.
Student EMTs Answer the Call
Friday, March 31, 2023

Student EMTs Answer the Call

Mellon College of Science students volunteer with Carnegie Mellon University Emergency Medical Service, which responds to emergency medical calls on campus.
Alumna Named the 2023 AUA Gallagher Health Policy Scholar
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Alumna Named the 2023 AUA Gallagher Health Policy Scholar

The Gallagher Health Policy Scholar Program is designed to prepare the next generation of urologists for leadership positions.
Research Covers How Masks Affect Listeners' Comprehension
Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Research Covers How Masks Affect Listeners' Comprehension

Junior Chloe Sinagra collaborated with Modern Languages professor Seth Wiener to investigate speech prosody when people wear masks.
MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced
Monday, January 30, 2023

MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced

Four winners have received the Mellon College of Science Graduate Student Funding Award for winter conferences.
Moroccan Service Trip Sets Senior's Sights on Medicine
Friday, January 20, 2023

Moroccan Service Trip Sets Senior's Sights on Medicine

Volunteering at the Clinique La Capitale in Rabat, Morocco, brought greater clarity to Veronique Wright's future.
Senior Folds Machine Learning into DNA Origami Research
Friday, January 06, 2023

Senior Folds Machine Learning into DNA Origami Research

Carnegie Mellon University senior Peter Sauer is offering a technological take on a biological problem.
New Expansion Microscopy Methods Magnify Research's Impact
Monday, January 02, 2023

New Expansion Microscopy Methods Magnify Research's Impact

Unprecedented views of the interior of cells and other nanoscale structures are now possible thanks to innovations in expansion microscopy.
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