News, Publications & Research | Biology Program

Faculty promotions and an emeritus designation announced by 51�Թ�app

Jun 02, 2022 | Faculty promotions and the elevation of a retired professor to emeritus status have been announced by Dr. Joseph Zimmer, acting president of 51�Թ�app.

Alexa Shahine of Syracuse selected as student speaker for St. Bonaventure Class of 2022

May 01, 2022 | Alexa Shahine, a pre-med student from Syracuse, New York, has been selected as the student speaker for the Class of 2022 at 51�Թ�app’s Commencement Exercises May 15.

St. Bonaventure film screening and panel discussion to focus on dangers of 'forever compounds'

Oct 01, 2021 | A public screening of the film “Dark Waters” at 51�Թ�app on Tuesday, Oct. 19, followed by a forum with scientific and legal experts, will draw attention to health risks associated with a group of man-made chemicals that have been detected in food, soil, drinking water and even breast milk.

New 51�Թ�app programs equip future teachers with STEM-related bachelor’s degrees

Jun 08, 2021 | Four new programs at 51�Թ�app enable students who want to teach secondary biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics to earn a bachelor’s degree in one of those subjects while completing initial New York state teaching certification requirements.

Dykstra's research published in Blood Advances medical journal

May 13, 2021 | Dr. Kaitlyn Dykstra, assistant professor of biology, has published a first-author research article in Blood Advances, a medical journal published by the American Society of Hematology.

Biochemistry senior Anna Hu accepted into competitive ASBMB Honor Society

Apr 19, 2021 | 51�Թ�app senior Anna Hu is one of only 31 students nationwide who have been accepted into the competitive American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Honor Society for 2021.

51�Թ�app's biochemistry program receives national accreditation through 2027

Jan 14, 2021 | The biochemistry program at 51�Թ�app has been approved for accreditation by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) through 2027.

St. Bonaventure offering two D.O. pathways with NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

Nov 18, 2020 | 51�Թ�app has added another dual-degree program to its suite of Franciscan Health Care Professions programs.

SBU students sought for participation in 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Nov 11, 2020 | Students interested in the “blue economy,” a growing global concept involving the economic, social and ecological sustainability of the oceans, are being sought to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.

Seniors Anna Hu and Audrey Bui win poster awards at Rustbelt RNA conference

Nov 01, 2020 | Two 51�Թ�app seniors earned poster awards for their research and presentations at the annual Rustbelt RNA meeting held virtually Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.

SBU grad Erin McNell, ’20, accepted into competitive ASBMB Honor Society

May 27, 2020 | 51�Թ�app May graduate Erin McNell of Springville, New York, has been accepted into the competitive American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Honor Society for 2020.

Manuscript by Kaminske and Ryan accepted for publication

May 06, 2020 | A manuscript by Dr. Althea Need Kaminske, associate professor of psychology, and Dr. Sean Ryan, assistant professor of biology, was accepted for publication at the journal Cell Biology Education - Life Sciences Education.

SBU professor, organizations spark drive to aid Chinese medical personnel

Feb 21, 2020 | A biology professor and two St. Bonaventure-based organizations are spearheading a campaign to raise money to protect medical personnel in the Chinese city devastated by the coronavirus outbreak.

St. Bonaventure biology student wins award at annual Rustbelt RNA Meeting

Oct 30, 2019 | St. Bonaventure biology major Audrey Bui, ’22, was recognized for her poster presentation on plant-pathogen interaction at a regional biochemistry meeting.

Dr. Zhang and five students author peer-reviewed paper in journal

Oct 16, 2019 | Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of biology and director of the biochemistry program, and five undergraduate students, three of them recent graduates, co-authored a paper published in the Sept. 19 edition of Frontiers in Plant Science, a leading journal in its field.

SBU hosting interactive science program Sunday at Lincoln Park

Sep 23, 2019 | 51�Թ�app is engaging community members to “Fall in Love with Science” this Sunday at Olean’s new Farmers Market in Lincoln Park.

St. Bonaventure awarded four-year $650,000 National Science Foundation grant

Sep 05, 2019 | 51�Թ�app has received a $650,000 National Science Foundation grant that will lead to greater research opportunities for undergraduate students at the university and STEM career training for teachers and students across Western New York.

Four profs, four disciplines: SBU forms group to study pregnancy and prenatal development

Jul 10, 2019 | Four professors at 51�Թ�app have established an interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of Pregnancy and Prenatal Development.

St. Bonaventure receives Noyce grant to help New York meet secondary STEM teacher shortage

Jan 22, 2019 | 51�Թ�app has received a grant to help meet the shortage of secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teachers graduating from college in New York state.

St. Bonaventure biochemistry graduates achieve ASBMB certification with distinction

Oct 04, 2018 | Just months after earning national accreditation for its biochemistry program, 51�Թ�app is affirming its students’ competitiveness. The university’s May biochemistry graduates achieved certification with distinction from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).