Genetics and Biochemistry News

Alex Feltus part of study that may connect Neanderthal DNA and autism

Professor Dr. Alex Feltus is part of a new collaborative research study that found some genetic traits modern humans inherited from Neanderthals may increase a person’s susceptibility to autism. The study suggests long-term effects of ancient human hybridization on brain organization and function and could possibly lead to earlier diagnosis. “This is the first evidence that […]

G&B welcomes new staff

Crystal Pitts In May the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry welcomed Crystal Pitts as their new graduate program coordinator.  Crystal, originally from Brooklyn, NY, has lived in the Upstate for most of her life. She graduated from Lander University in 2022 with a degree in Business Administration and is set to receive her MBA in […]

Biochemistry student wins statewide competition

Senior biochemistry student Ryan Mehlem was part of a group that won the Pay it Forward competition, sponsored by South Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. The Pay it Forward competition challenges students at Clemson University, South Carolina State University or the University of South Carolina to propose solutions to pressing social and economic problems in rural areas. […]

G&B Study Abroad – Summer 2024

Kylie Towery ’25 Junior genetics major Kylie Towery has been studying abroad in Florence, Italy this summer through the Lorenzo de Medici Institute. Kylie is from York, SC and has minors in biochemistry and psychology. She is involved in several extracurricular activities on campus, during the school year and this fall will be joining Dr. […]

Genetics and Biochemistry graduate student awarded ASBMB grant

Biochemistry and molecular biology graduate student from Dr. Michael Sehorn’s lab Amarachukwu Onoh (Amara) has been awarded an American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2024 Science Outreach and Communication (ASBMB SOC) grant. The ASBMB Science Outreach and Communication Committee’s mission is to expand the effectiveness of inclusive and accessible science outreach and communication activities. […]

A G&B Summer

Albash Khan ’25 Junior biochemistry major with a minors in chemistry and cluster life sciences, Albash Khan studied abroad in Osaka, Japan this summer, where he was involved in a bioengineering research program. “My research focuses on developing microgels for miRNA replacement therapy, aimed at treating cancer cells. The core of my work involves engineering […]

Genetics and Biochemistry hosts Fulbright Scholar

Dr. Madeline Santana came to the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry from the Dominican Republic through the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, a highly selective international academic exchange program that enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. Dr. Santana’s professional background is in pediatrics in […]

Genetics student named Truman Scholar

In April Elizabeth Caldwell, genetics major and National Scholar, was named a 2024 Truman Scholar, recognized for her commitment to raising accessibility awareness and ambition to influence health care policy related to her rare disease research.  The Truman Scholarship, named in honor of the late U.S. President Harry S. Truman, is given to high-achieving college […]

Genetics student selected as Dixon Global Policy Scholar

Genetics and sociology double major, Katie Barfield, is one of the twelve Clemson University students that have been named a 2024 Dixon Global Policy Scholar. Created through an endowment from the active Clemson family members, the Dixon family, the Dixon Global Policy Scholars program is a selective and intensive program for high-achieving Honors College students […]

Two members of G&B honored with college-wide awards

Two members of the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry team were honored with awards at the recent College of Science Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony: senior lecturer Dr. Kimberly Métris and office manager Meredith Bradley.  Dr. Kimberly Métris was awarded the College of Science Excellence in Student Engagement Award, which honors a faculty member who has demonstrated […]