IMPACT

Discoveries and news in research, student success, faculty engagement and alumni accomplishments.

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Alumni and Friends

From Botswana to Los Angeles, OSU biochemistry alum now on the front lines of COVID-19

Since graduating from OSU with a degree in biochemistry & biophysics, Bango has been in the Peace Corps, worked in a malaria research laboratory in Botswana and is now working on the front lines of COVID-19 testing and treatment in Los Angeles County, California.

July 9, 2020

People, Alumni and Friends, Biochemistry & Biophysics

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News

Biochemists receive NSF award to probe protein in coronavirus genome

Biochemists at OSU have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to pursue research on the SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19.

June 23, 2020

News, Faculty and Staff, Biochemistry & Biophysics

Mathew Frischman standing in front of a green bush

Students

Presidential scholar and Eagle Scout builds a future career in medicine.

Mathew Frischman, presidential scholar and biochemistry and molecular biology major, is driven toward a future career in neurology out of a desire to serve others.

June 4, 2020

Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics

Image of Afua Nyarko's lab, featuring Diego Rodriguez, Kathy Kwok, Afua Nyarko, Kasie Baker and Amber Vogel

Students

Biochemistry senior credits Science faculty with helping him realize his ambition

An award-winning scholar and undergraduate researcher in biochemistry assistant professor Afua Nyarko’s lab, Diego Rodriguez exemplifies the power of using perseverance and dedication to achieve one’s goals.

May 27, 2020

Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics

Isabella Karabinas standing in front of shrubbery

OSU Press Releases

Fulbright Award will take biochemistry senior to Spain to study neuroscience

Isabella Karabinas, a senior double majoring in honors biochemistry & biophysics, has received the 2020 Fulbright Award to study in Spain.

May 15, 2020

Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Finding clarity and calm during a global pandemic

Joaquin Rodriguez, a biochemistry and biophysics senior doing research on viruses, explains why the coronavirus has a high rate of transmission.

April 6, 2020

Diversity in Science, Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Biomedical Science, Student Success

Mikayla Pivec standing in outdoor plaza, wearing a USA basketball jersey

Graduate students

Basketball star broadens her reach

After a sudden and disappointing end to a phenomenal season, award-winning point guard Mikayla Pivec has left a legacy at Oregon State that will be remembered long after she graduates.

April 1, 2020

Graduate students, Women in Science, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Biomedical Science, Student Success

Bo Sun working in physics lab with student

Faculty and Staff

Scientists garner innovation awards for cancer and materials research

The Science Research and Innovation Seed awards were given to four multidisciplinary research teams working on cancer diagnostics and materials science.

February 24, 2020

Faculty and Staff, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Science, Materials Science, Research

Michael Kupperman in front of his research poster

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Prestigious research internship opens new possibilities for double-major science student

Senior Michael Kupperman was among the 20 percent of applicants accepted for a Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

January 10, 2020

Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Mathematics, Spring 2020