BioSynthesis

BAHS alumna Kristen Venditti , BS Biology 2015 (right), is greeted by Dean Robert Aronstam (middle) and Assistant Dean (and sister!) Dr. Jennifer Venditti (left) at the College of Science and Technology Tent during homecoming weekend festivities. A good time was had with plenty of food, a raffle, Roongo, and BAHS staff and faculty.

Tri-Beta Biology Officers,Rho chi chapter,  2016-2017 Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) Biology Honor Society is a national organization for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. The mission of Tri-Beta is to stimulate scholarship, to disseminate scientific knowledge, and to promote biological research. The BAHS Rho Chi chapter of Tri-Beta was established in 1984.  Leading the chapter this year are officers (pictured at right) Vice President Emily Broadbent, Historian Gabriella Bonchack, Secretary Alexandra Schlack, Treasurer Aubrey Cole, and President Lauren Chamberlin . Current members are Tala Abdulal, Beverly Andre, Kelly Barko, Hanan Ben Nacef, Paige Betts, Allison Bleistein, Gabriella Bonchack, Emily Broadbent, Lauren Chamberlin, Aubrey Cole, Jaclyn Cortlessa, Elliott Fackler, Olivia Falko, Jacqlene Hoffman, Kurt Knepley, Haley Kravitz, Nat...

Beverly Andre, a senior pre-med major, receives travel grant from the Council for Undergraduate Research Beverly Andre , a senior biology major, pre-medicine option, and chemistry minor, has received a travel grant from the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR). CUR is a national organization whose mission is to enhance opportunities for students and faculties to engage in investigations that make an original intellectual contribution to their discipline. Over 900 colleges and universities, including Bloomsburg University, are members of CUR. The CUR travel grant will support Beverly's attendance at the annual conference of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology in New Orleans, LA in January 2017. Bloomsburg University's College of Science and Technology will provide a matching grant. Beverly will present a poster entitled: Sublethal Stress Associated with Apiary Treatments for Varroa Mites.   The presentation is co-authored with Beverly's mentors,   Drs...

Mr. Ken Roszel, M.S., R.T. (R), program director, School of Radiologic Technology at Geisinger Medical Center discusses careers in Medical Imaging. BAHS students turned out in great numbers for the biology and allied health panels at the College of Science and Technology Career Day that was held at Kehr union on October 14, 2016.  Students had the opportunity to ask questions of alumni panelists, to get advice on how to enter and succeed in various graduate and professional programs, and to learn about the daily activities and opportunities that can be found in various careers.  Panelists at the biology session were: Melissa Tomacavage, senior analyst in Genomics at GeneDx; Deidre Fahy Belolan, quality engineer at Amcor Rigid Plastics; Kerri Horwath, Vaccine Specialist at Vaxserve, Inc; Dr. Gene Kinney, Chief Operating Officer at Prothena Corporation; Amanda Naugle Robinson, medical laboratory scientist at Evangelical Community Hospital; and Jessical Willis, doctoral stude...

Celebrating Dean's Candy Bar Day in Hartline Lobby Dean's List Candy Bar Day celebrates students in the College of Science and Technology who were named to the Dean's List during Spring Semester 2016. To be eligible, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or above. Receiving her candy bar is Madison Quinn , BAHS Medical Imaging major. Shown with Madison are from left, student worker Meaghan Eckel, Dr Robert Aronstam, Dean of the College of Science and Technology, Madison Quinn and Shannon Yarnell, CoST secretary. Congratulations to Madison and to all our candy bar recipients!. BAHS Students on the Dean's List, Spring 2016  Ramona Adrien,  Health Sciences BS, pre-physical therapy Alina Allgyer,  Biology BA Nicholas Angeny.  Health Sciences BS, pre-physical therapy Elijah Anseaume,  Biology BS Darianny Antonio,  Medical Imaging BS Nicholas Apfelbaum,  Biology BS, environmental biology Brandon Arnsberger,  Biology BS, pre-medical sciences Emil...

Shandna Burroughs at work in the lab S handna Burroughs , a graduate student in Dr. Candice Klingerman's laboratory, received the  Kristin M. Lynch Memorial Scholarship for graduate students (fall 2016). Her research  examines the effects of a protein, prokineticin-2 (PK-2), on reproductive and ingestive behaviors of Syrian hamsters.  She has found that the protein has profound effects on both sets of behaviors.  PK-2 acted as an appetite suppressant, while increasing female reproductive behavior. This research is the first to show that PK-2 can affect both of these behaviors simultaneously and may indicate a potential treatment in the war against obesity, while having a positive side effect - increased sex drive!  Ms. Burroughs is currently examining how PK-2 influences peptide hormones in the blood with Dr. Jennifer Venditti  and mRNA expression in the brain with Dr. Schwindinger .  She will be defending her Master's thesis this Nov...

Electives are a great opportunity to explore new fields, pursue a specific interest, or prepare for graduate or professional school. The following biology and health science electives are planned for spring 2017. Consult your curriculum guide or academic advisor to determine which ones count towards your particular academic program. Biology 233 Human Genetics, Dr. Chamruis Biology 301 Introduction to Healthcare, Dr. Venditti Biology 333 Molecular Biology, Dr. Davis Biology 342 Medical Microbiology, Dr. Henry Biology 361 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Dr. Corbin Biology 420/520, Global Change Biology, Dr. Rier Biology 442/542 Virology, Dr. Nolt Biology 472 Animal Cell Physiology, Dr. Brubaker Biology 474 Human Physiology, Dr. Hansen Biology 470 Integrated Physiology Lab, Drs Williams and Coleman Biology 489/589 Current Topics in Biology, Lyme Disease Writing in Biology will also be offered by Dr. Ardizzi. In addition, to the above electives, the following core classes ...

Dr. George Davis , associate professor, Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences, and his colleague Dr. Mark Stocksdale, Department of Chemistry at Earlham College, have been granted a provisional patent for their invention  “'Trojan Horse' targeted delivery system for crop species” as listed on the Penn State “Technologies Available for Licensing” page.   This invention uses the iron uptake system found in grasses to deliver nutrients / minerals, growth regulators, herbicides, and fertilizers to a wide range of plants that have been genetically engineered to express the iron transporter. This technology has the potential to promote more vigorous growth in crop plants and to reduce the detrimental environmental impacts of fertilizers.   The provisional patent allows protection for the development of the technology until April, 2017. A description is available at:   https://www.research.psu.edu/sites/default/files/PSSHE-24%20Non-Confidential%20...

    Drs. Nolt and Klingerman and a lively group of Medical Imaging Majors headed off to an Open House at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD on September 23, 2016. Students  had the opportunity to learn more about the imaging programs available at John Hopkins and to take a tour. On the field trip were Morgan Campbell, Doronella Simon, Morgan Berger, Stevie Voss,          Chelsea Harlan, Jayne Confalone, Bailey Smith, Tessa Eckman, Madison Quinn, Courtney Kovilaritch, Jamie Rosencranse, Emma Hecker, Zackary Lehman, Shannon Marks, MacKenzie Bernstiel, Rebecca Stalvey, Jennifer Albanese, and Madeleine Stander.

BAHS welcomes several speakers during the month of October to present information on various career options in biology and allied health. Everyone is invited to attend!   Careers in Biology/Allied Health   Monday, Oct. 10               Tuesday, Oct. 11 HSC G42 6:30 pm                           HSC G42 6:15 pm   Mr. Kenneth Roszel                      Mr.SteveUhl                           Radiography                          ...