Biochemistry

Jan. 26, 2024

Three CAFNR faculty awarded MU Research Council Grants

The University of Missouri’s Division of Research, Innovation and Impact awarded the second round of Research Council Grants in December to 16 faculty members, three of which call CAFNR home. The CAFNR faculty awarded and their projects are: Lesa Beamer, Professor, Biochemistry, Obtaining Preliminary Data on Enzyme Structure for CryoEM StudiesGlyphosate Dreams Samniqueka Halsey, Assistant Professor, Natural Resources, Identifying Tick-Borne Pathogen Prevalence Among Prairies in Central Missouri Zipei Zhang, Assistant Professor, Food Science, Development of Novel Bioflim Inactivation Adjuvants to Enhance Food Safety This internal funding of up to $15,000 supports research, scholarship and creative endeavors that lead to book…

small, green, leafy plants are growing in a black tray under a grow light

Jan. 10, 2024

Biofuel boost

As the climate continues to change and the landscape of the agriculture industry also shifts in response, one CAFNR researcher’s work is making strides that support the health of the planet and the farming families that feed us.

Luke Smith (left) and Aidan Dowdney (right), junior biochemistry majors, are both Bryant Scholars. Photo courtesy of Aidan Dowdney.

Nov. 25, 2023

Biochemistry students accepted into MU School of Medicine Bryant Scholars Pre-Admissions Program

Aidan Dowdney and Luke Smith went from randomly assigned roommates to Bryant Scholars headed for medical school.

Nov. 10, 2023

Lara Stefani wins Best Undergraduate Student Poster Award at the Metabolomics Association of North America Annual Conference

Lara Stefani, sophomore biochemistry major and Interdisciplinary Plant Group undergraduate student, won Best Undergraduate Student Poster at the Metabolomics Association of North America Annual Conference, held Oct. 23-27.

A photo of two students and a parent.

Nov. 8, 2023

Q&A with first-generation student Makenna Shifflett

In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Makenna Shifflett, freshman biochemistry major from Conway, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.

Frees stands holding two plaques.

Nov. 8, 2023

George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, receives National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award

George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, received the National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov.

a group of six crystal awards sitting on a black tablecloth

Nov. 3, 2023

A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni

2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.

Oct. 30, 2023

Rodney Sheley

Alison Rutledge

Oct. 30, 2023

Alison Rutledge

Oct. 30, 2023

Shirley Kowalewski