News, Publications & Research | Biology Program

SBU science majors now eligible for Syracuse master’s

Apr 10, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� students in four undergraduate science programs are now eligible for direct admission to two master’s degree programs in engineering at Syracuse University.

SBU to partner with CABOCES on Health Professions program

Feb 04, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will partner with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES on its New Vision – Health Professions program beginning this fall, creating expanded dual-enrollment opportunities for high school seniors interested in exploring careers in the healthcare field.

Zhang and students advance plant immunity research

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang's research project titled “A splicing regulator, SR45, suppresses plant immunity by regulating salicylic acid pathway in Arabidopsis thaliana” was published in Frontiers in Plant Science on Oct. 30.

Join us for SBU's 5th annual Fall in Love with Science on Oct. 4

Sep 29, 2025 | �鶹ӳ�� faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.

SBU leaders present on campus sustainability efforts at AFCU event

Sep 10, 2025 | In a presentation titled “Top Down and Bottom Up: Self Study Seeking a Culture of Sustainability,” Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M., Karen Pulaski, and Dr. Kevin Vogel described �鶹ӳ��’s sustainability efforts at the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) Symposium held at Viterbo University, June 4-7.

SBU’s STEM programs for teachers, students mark 10th anniversary

Aug 28, 2025 | This summer marked the 10th anniversary of two STEM outreach programs at SBU that have made a lasting impact on nearly 200 students and area educators.

Alami, Kidambi recognized as 2025 Ideal Bonaventure Students

May 18, 2025 | Anas Alami, a Business Management major from Brooklyn, New York, and Aahana Kidambi, a Biology major with a Psychology minor from Frederick, Maryland, have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2025.

Tree planted to mark 16th straight year as Tree Campus USA

Apr 25, 2025 | �鶹ӳ�� celebrated its 16th consecutive year of being a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA on Friday by planting a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) tree on the northwest lawn outside of Robinson Hall.

SBU offers early college opportunities for high schoolers

Apr 09, 2025 | Local high school students can accelerate their academic journey through �鶹ӳ��’s Early College Access programs, which allow them to earn affordable college credits while gaining real-world academic experience.

SBU faculty, students share the fun of science with Cuba-Rushford community

Feb 12, 2025 | A group of �鶹ӳ�� science faculty and students got out of the Bona Bubble to share the excitement and fun of science with the community at the Cuba-Rushford Elementary School STEaM Night event on Friday, Feb. 7.

Story by Anderson wins Best of District II Award from CASE

Oct 25, 2024 | Susan Anderson, website content manager in the Office of Marketing and Communications, has received a 2024 Best of District II Award from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for the profile she wrote on Fr. Peter Schneible, O.F.M., associate professor of Biology.

�鶹ӳ�� partners with Duquesne’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Oct 22, 2024 | �鶹ӳ�� has signed an articulation agreement with Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM) designed to streamline the path for aspiring medical students.

SBU Biochemistry alumnus to discuss how plants defend themselves against bacterial pathogens

Oct 07, 2024 | �鶹ӳ�� alumnus Dr. Jordan Powers, ’18, will return to campus Thursday, Oct. 10, to discuss his Ph.D. thesis research on how plants defend themselves against bacterial pathogens.

Faculty members attend three-day sustainability workshop

Sep 10, 2024 | Five faculty members attended the Valley & Ridge Faculty Workshop for Sustainability held at Dickinson College in May.

Jandoli Institute to publish hybrid journalism series

Jun 20, 2024 | Climate change, artificial intelligence and NCAA conference realignment are among the topics �鶹ӳ�� faculty members tackled in a hybrid journalism project for the Jandoli Institute.

�鶹ӳ�� student takes first place in undergraduate poster presentation

Apr 24, 2024 | �鶹ӳ�� sophomore Iesh Gurjal, a biochemistry major from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, won first place among 19 undergraduate student poster presenters at the American Society for Plant Biology Northeast Section Meeting, held April 20-21 at Cornell University.

SBU senior Nishtha Tripathi to be inducted into competitive ASBMB Honor Society

Apr 08, 2024 | �鶹ӳ�� senior Nishtha Tripathi of Austin, Texas, is among 31 undergraduate students nationwide who were accepted into the competitive American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Honor Society for 2024.

�鶹ӳ�� seniors present research findings on acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Mar 14, 2024 | A research team from �鶹ӳ�� presented their findings at the 26th annual meeting of the Translational Cancer Centers Consortium (TRCCC) in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 22-23.

Zhang is invited speaker at January proteomics workshop

Feb 09, 2024 | Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of biology and director of the biochemistry program, was invited to give a talk in the proteomics workshop at the 31st Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG 31) held Jan. 12-17 in San Diego, California.

Portland, Oregon, student to give address at SBU's December Recognition Ceremony

Dec 05, 2023 | Anoushka Chilakala, a behavioral neuroscience major who will enter medical school next year, will give the student address at �鶹ӳ��’s December Recognition Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.