Biochemistry
Dec. 16, 2025
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Maiya Foster
Q: Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri?A: I chose the University of Missouri because I wanted to attend a large institution with broad opportunities to explore different paths. I knew I wanted to get involved in research early on, so I was excited that Mizzou is an R1 university with strong support for undergraduate researchers. The generous financial aid I received also played an important role, as it has allowed me to pursue my degree and gain extensive research experience while remaining on track to graduate debt-free. Q: Why did you choose to pursue your degree?A: My…
Nov. 25, 2025
CAFNR announces Matching Equipment Grants Program winners
The CAFNR Office of Research has given out its most recent Equipment Matching Grants, which provide matching support for the purchase of major equipment that will advance the infrastructure available for research and will help improve research metrics identified in the CAFNR Strategic Plan. The equipment must be shared by several faculty members. In total, this funding period saw matching grants of $114,000 from CAFNR, with a total acquisition cost of $551,000 for all equipment.
Nov. 25, 2025
CAFNR honors top 10 faculty members in research funding
The CAFNR Office of Research recognized the "Top 10 in 10 Years" Friday, Nov. 21, at the annual CAFNR Novemberfest celebration. These are the Top 10 faculty members in research funding over the past decade (2016-25) in CAFNR.
Nov. 14, 2025
Provost Student Success Grant provides gamified study materials for biochemistry students
A Provost Student Success Grant has paved the way for a partnership between CAFNR’s Division of Biochemistry and on-campus game studio, Adroit Studios, to develop learning and study aids for biochemistry students. The collaboration was spearheaded by Steven VanDoren, professor of biochemistry; Director of Adroit Studios Joe Griffin; and game designer Erin Weaver.
Nov. 7, 2025
2025 Column Awards recognize outstanding CAFNR alumni
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources honored six recipients with the 2025 CAFNR Column Award for Distinguished Alumni at an event Thursday, Nov. 6. This is the only award specifically for alumni presented by the college – the highest honor bestowed by the College in celebration of outstanding alumni. The awardee class includes one graduate from each of CAFNR’s six divisions, reflecting the six historic columns at the University of Missouri.
Oct. 22, 2025
Advisor Alison Rutledge honored with Golden Apple Award
Alison Rutledge, senior academic advisor in the Division of Biochemistry, was surprised with the CAFNR Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Oct. 15, 2025
Adam Yokom, assistant professor of Biochemistry, receives Golden Apple Award
Adam Yokom, assistant professor of Biochemistry, received the CAFNR Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in a surprise ceremony led by Bryan Garton, senior associate dean and director of academic programs; Michael Chapman, director of the Division of Biochemistry; and many colleagues.
Oct. 14, 2025
CAFNR Research Council announces 2025 symposium poster session winners
The fifth annual CAFNR Research Symposium was held Wednesday, Oct. 1, and included two poster sessions. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdocs contributed posters; winners were selected by peers as well as the CAFNR Research Council.
July 29, 2025
Q&A with Summer Welcome Leader Nigel Turner Jr.
Nigel Turner Jr., a sophomore from Raytown, Missouri, majoring in biochemistry, served as a Summer Welcome Leader.
July 22, 2025
CAFNR Students Selected for Honors College 2025 Cherng Summer Scholars Program
The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing.