2023 Faculty Promotions and Awards
The Department of Biological Sciences would like to recognize the faculty in the department who have earned a promotion this year as a result of their outstanding teaching, research, and service. Patricia…
Sanders named associate director of Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility
Sheri Sanders considered becoming a veterinarian, but after one semester of coursework she realized she preferred working in a laboratory and tinkering with programming.
Rohr and international team win accolades from Ecological Society of America
A team of international researchers that includes those from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame has been honored with the George Mercer Award from the Ecological Society of America.
College of Science Announces 2022-23 Faculty Awards
Santiago Schnell, D.Phil., the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science, has announced several faculty awards, including two new awards in research science and advising. Father James L. Shilts, C.S.C./Doris and Gene Leonard Teaching Award This award,…
Researchers discover a potential target for immunotherapy-resistant prostate cancers
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have identified how a gene called Pygo2 makes some prostate cancers resistant to treatment with immunotherapy.
Graduate biology student Megan Vahsen wins prestigious award for environmental research
Megan Vahsen, who is graduating in May with her doctorate in biology from the University of Notre Dame, has been awarded the prestigious Shaheen Graduate School Award which recognizes one outstanding graduate student from the College of Science. Her work connects evolutionary biology and ecosystem ecology to study how populations evolve rapidly in response to environmental changes and how this evolution, in turn, influences ecological dynamics.
Collaboration for cold-chain biological transportation in Belize yields positive results
Keeping biological samples, medications, testing supplies and vaccines at the temperatures that do not exceed manufacturer requirements is crucial for public health, and yet this process has proven…
Expert panel to discuss PFAS in firefighting gear with documentary film screening
On April 29 (Saturday), the University of Notre Dame will host a screening of “BURNED: Protecting the Protectors” — a short documentary exploring the link between perfluorinated substances, known as “forever chemicals,” and decades of cancer in the firefighting community. The screening will take place at the DeBartolo Performing Art Center’s Browning Cinema at 6:30 p.m.
South Bend high school students represent the Harper Cancer Research Institute at regional, state, and international science fairs
This spring, students from South Bend area high schools who took part in the Harper Cancer Research Institute's Research Cures Cancer Corps (RC3) program shared their research at both regional and state science fairs—and came home with a long list of awards. Learn more
Physicist Michael Hildreth appointed vice president, associate provost and dean of Notre Dame’s Graduate School
Michael Hildreth, professor of physics and astronomy and senior associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, has…
Notre Dame researchers discover mechanisms that may cause catheter-associated fungal infections
A team of scientists at the University of Notre Dame has discovered the mechanisms by which the fungal pathogen Candida albicans forms infections on urinary catheters.
Research Spotlight - Grace Bradley
Grace Bradley Major: Neuroscience and Behavior Research Location: The University of Notre Dame Grace investigated the relationship between different coping mechanisms used during COVID-19 isolation and their impacts on marital relationships. Grace chose this topic because she…
ND Water Week 2023: Why Water?
In honor of World Water Day, the Notre Dame community is invited to a week-long celebration of all things H2O occurring March 20-24, 2022.
Notre Dame sheds (colorful) light on International Rare Disease Day
Third-grader Skylar Sevison eagerly squished her hand into a tin of purple fingerpaint in Jordan Hall of Science, then stamped it onto a poster with other colorful handprints representing …
Women Lead 2023: Patricia Champion
Champion for eliminating tuberculosis The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are incredibly well-adapted to humans, yet researchers…
Paul Kulesa brings multidisciplinary research expertise to the study of neuroscience
Paul Kulesa ’84, Berthiaume Family Professor in Neuroscience and Behavior, recognizes the importance of tackling scientific questions from multiple perspectives, and he looks forward to using his expertise to further build the University of Notre Dame's Neuroscience and Behavior program.
University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center announces new cohort of graduate research fellows
A new cohort of students will get the chance to participate in Graduate Fellowships at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) this summer. UNDERC, part of Notre Dame Research (NDR), has announced…
Son honors mother’s memory through new neuroscience research fund
Local auto sales representative Caleb Fairchild starts memorial fund for his mother after reading about neuroscience research being done at the University of Notre Dame.
Senior Quinton Hayre named 2023-24 Luce Scholar
University of Notre Dame senior Quinton Hayre has been awarded a 2023-24 Luce Scholarship. He is one of 18 Luce Scholars selected from a pool of 34 finalists as part of a highly competitive interview process.