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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The findings open the door to designing novel compounds for killing disease-causing organisms that have become resistant to antibiotics.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Turning personal experience into purpose through undergraduate cancer research

For Jordan Indrawan, SURE meant channeling his own battle with cancer into studying the proteins linked to the disease.

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College of Science

Celebrating College of Science award winners at University Day 2025

This year, the College of Science stood out across multiple categories, with honorees recognized for advancing student success, championing affordability, sparking innovation and driving world-class discovery.

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Research

Internal funding boosts research in AI-powered ecology and immune system regulation

This round of funding supports biologist Mark Novak and biochemist Adrian Gombart, whose work addresses urgent global questions from climate-driven shifts in marine food webs to the genetic underpinnings of immune system function.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

2025 Honors graduate Kaitlyn Kim champions mentorship and human-centered science

From lab bench to student outreach, Kaitlyn Kim built bridges — fusing curiosity with care to uplift others in every space she touched.

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News

Two from Team Science named Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients

A College of Science alumna and a Ph.D. student have been awarded 2025–26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct research abroad. They join 17 College of Science students and alumni who have earned Fulbright honors over the past decade.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Study abroad in Spain pairs biochemistry science with culture and discovery

Audrey Bivens combined lab work, language immersion, and cultural exploration in Spain, gaining hands-on experience in crystallography while building confidence and career skills.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Nature paper reveals structure of lipid transport protein and discovers two key helpers

A research team in the College of Science has revealed how cells move lipids — essential fats — between membranes, a process fundamental to brain health, metabolism and immunity.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Emily Kaneshiro, Class of ’25: From studying abroad to tackling smoke in wine

Wine science changed Emily Kaneshiro’s life. From riding bikes in the Netherlands to landing a summer internship at a small, family-owned winery in France’s Loire Valley, she fell in love with fermentation science

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Auria Lee, Class of ’25: Adventure, research and leadership shape future doctor

Auria Lee plans to go to medical school, but her training as a physician truly began as an undergraduate Honors biochemistry major at Oregon State.

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Events

Celebrating graduate research at the College of Science

The College of Science will host its inaugural Graduate Research Showcase from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room.