Biochemistry

Students pose with awards.

March 31, 2025

CAFNR students earn awards at Midwest American Society of Plant Biologists

Biochemistry and plant sciences students attended the Midwest American Society of Plant Biologists meeting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, March 21-23, and competed in both oral and poster presentation competitions.
Anna Gonsalves poses.

March 26, 2025

From biochemistry to nutrition and exercise physiology: The path to a PhD

PhD student Anna Gonsalves found her passion for nutrition and exercise physiology through undergraduate research.
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Feb. 5, 2025

A protein at the heart of heart disease

Mizzou researchers discover the structure of a protein that could lead to more targeted heart disease treatments.

Dec. 12, 2024

Biochemistry student wins first place undergraduate poster at Midwest Drosophila Conference

Hannah Rice, a sophomore biochemistry major, presented a poster at the Midwest Drosophila Conference held in Bloomington, Indiana, Nov. 16 -17.
A student poses for a photo in the snow in front of the Columns.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Luke Annin

Annin is a senior graduating in December with a degree in biochemistry.
Career fair.

Sep. 23, 2024

CAFNR students gain varied industry experiences through summer internships

Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.
Students work in a lab.

Aug. 22, 2024

CAFNR Hosts Summer Academies for High School Students

CAFNR offers many opportunities for high school students to explore the different majors in the college during the summer.
Scholars posing and smiling.

July 31, 2024

CAFNR Students Selected for Honors College 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.

June 26, 2024

Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships

Twelve Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
Two people pose with an award.

May 13, 2024

Biochemistry student Allison Vernon wins 2024 Liminal Scholarship

CAFNR student, Allison Vernon, has won the 2024 Liminal Scholarship for her essay, “Charon’s Forgotten Humanity.”