Biology Archives
Davis Fellow, Rachel Ellis ’14, Studies Chimpanzee Poaching in Uganda
Study aims to better protect chimps in Kibale National Park Rachel received a 2012 A.V. Davis Fellowship to conduct summer…
Pomeroy Scholarships Announced for 2012
Five Bates alumni who are doing post-graduate study in health-related fields in either graduate or professional schools have been awarded…
Hansen Johnson ’13 Wins MBL Associates Award for Research Project
Research project on resource allocation in Cyanobacteria recognized Biology major Hansen Johnson ’13 was awarded the MBL Associates Award for…
Biology Department Hires New Tenure-Track Molecular Biologist
Dr. Larissa Williams, molecular mechanisms of toxicity The Biology Department is…
Ben Manter ’11 and fellow Batesies launch new hard cider business in Maine
Biology thesis leads to business venture for three ambitious Batesies. Ben Manter ’11, and fellow Batesies, Ross Brockman ’11 and…
Elizabeth Leadbetter ’93 – vaccine research describes advantages of new vaccine adjuvant
Lipid molecules may serve as promising vaccine components Saranac Lake, N.Y. — New research from the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth…
Pam Baker Celebrated on Last Day of Teaching
Bravo! Dean of the Faculty Pam Baker was celebrated by students, faculty, and staff of the Biology Department on…
Eliza Van Heerden ’11 Wins American Physiological Society Abstract Award
Eliza van Heerden ’11 received an award from the American Physiological Society for the abstract she submitted to Experimental…
Department successfully hires new Chair
The Biology Department successfully completed its national search for an evolutionary biologist and departmental Chair by hiring Dr. Donald Dearborn,…
Dr. Rebecca Sommer Wins NIH Funding for Arsenic Research Related to Obesity, Liver Disease & Hyperglycemia
Dr. Rebecca Sommers was recently awarded an NIH, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA)…