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Biological Sciences Fall Assembly. Mark your calendars for Thursday August 30th -- for the Fall Departmental Assembly. The assembly is our Fall get-together for all biology majors where you will meet the faculty, staff, and other students in our department. Student organizations will introduce themselves and announce important events. You will find out about our Careers in Biology series, the Faculty Research Seminar Series, and lots of other events that we host for you -- our students! We'll have food and drinks. Thursday August 30th, starting at 12:30 pm (in the window) in MONROE 157. Here is a flyer -- Biology Assembly
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Congratulations to our faculty for winning LA Board of Regents Grants! This summer, Biological Sciences faculty won three major grants to support research and education totalling more than $ 1.5 million! . Dr. Maureen Shuh is PI for a research grant concerning Cancer Biology and Dr. Patricia Dorn is PI for a research grant concerning Chagas Disease -- both of which support undergraduate researchers in the department. Dr. Frank Jordan is PI for an educational grant that brings together local high school students and Loyola faculty and students. Congratulations to all! For a fuller description, please see the University news release-- Professors awarded nearly 2 million in grants
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Biology alumnus, Dr. Ronald Busuttil ('67), awarded the American Surgical Association’s Medallion for Scientific Achievement!. Dr. Ronald W. Busuttil, A’67, professor and executive chairman of the UCLA Department of Surgery, has received the American Surgical Association’s Medallion for Scientific Achievement, joining a list that includes the nation’s most distinguished surgeons. Dr. Busuttil graduated from our Department of Biological Sciences in 1967 and has become one of the nation's foremost surgeons. For a fuller description, please see the University news release-- Dr. Busuttil awarded ASA's highest honor
Congratulations to 2007 Student Award winners!. The following students were awarded Biological Sciences Departmental awards at the College of Humanities & Natural Sciences Honors Convocation in Roussel Hall, Friday May 11. Robert Hartsock received the Fr. John H. Mullahy Award for outstanding graduating science student. Kortney Belou received the Ruth & Lee Faust Award for outstanding Biological Sciences student. Jordan Ferrage received the Pignatelli Award for Service. Congratulations to all!
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Congratulations to Dr. Maureen Shuh, College Excellence in Advising Award!. The College of Humanities & Natural Sciences has awarded Dr. Shuh with its 2007 College Excellence in Advising Award. Dr. Shuh serves as academic advisor to Biology majors, is a member of the Loyola University Health Professions Board, and is a research advisor to students conducting research in Virology. The Award is presented at the College Honors Convocation in Roussel Hall, Friday May 11th, at 11:00am. Congratulations Dr. Shuh!
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Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Dorn, College Excellence in Research Award!. The College of Humanities & Natural Sciences has awarded Dr. Dorn with its 2007 College Excellence in Research Award. Dr. Dorn conducts research on the population genetics and epidemiology of Chagas disease. Her recent publication in Emerging Diseases reported the first Louisiana case of Chagas. The Award is presented at the College Honors Convocation in Roussel Hall, Friday May 11th, at 11:00am. Congratulations Dr. Dorn!
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Biology majors awarded as CREST Scholars to study Louisiana Coastal Restoration!. Biological Sciences senior Rachel Nuwer and junior Randy Englert have been selected as Coastal Restoration and Enhancement Through Science and Technology (CREST) Scholars. The goal of the program is to, “Help policymakers, planners and coastal resource managers use the latest science and best technologies to ensure sustainable and productive coastal habitats and communities.” Both Nuwer’s and Englert’s research projects are focused on the lands of the “bird foot” delta, about a two hour automobile/boat drive from