November 4, 2024
If you are looking for senior genetics major Kate Miller, you may find her in the classroom, sports concession stands, Dr. Powder’s lab or on Wednesdays, you’ll see her taking advantage of the $5 sushi deal at Publix. Both Kate’s focus on community and STEM brought her to Clemson University. “I came to Clemson because […]
November 1, 2024
Director of the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovations Center (EPIC) and professor of Genetics and Biochemistry Dr. Kerry Smith has taken a role with the Clemson University School of Health Research (CUSHR) as campus research director for the Prisma Health Education and Research Institute (PHERI). “In this role, I am able to extend my efforts beyond my […]
October 29, 2024
In late October three junior biochemistry students represented the department at the annual Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting (BMES) in Baltimore, MD: James Marturano, Kathleen Doran and Addison Schaff (pictured left to right). Established in 1968, BMES strives to be the professional home for biomedical engineers to assist you in navigating your career path and striving […]
October 17, 2024
Assistant professor Dr. Stephen Dolan studies microbial interactions in human infections, particularly the dynamics within polymicrobial communities that contribute to complex, multi-species infections. Since joining Clemson University in 2023 as an assistant professor in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, his lab has been part of the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center (EPIC) — a leading […]
October 17, 2024
Researchers at the Center for Human Genetics (CHG) in Greenwood, SC are using Drosophila melanogaster — the common fruit fly – to identify potential therapeutics for Sanfilippo syndrome. Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare and fatal genetic metabolic disorder that is often referred to as childhood Alzheimer’s. Children with Sanfilippo syndrome lack a single enzyme necessary […]
October 9, 2024
Dr. Stephen Dolan and Ph.D. student Jessica Aycock and undergraduate Mallory Murphy spent three days at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) in Boston, MA presenting their research and divulging in CF research from other academics and clinicians. NACFC is amazing learning experience and opportunity to collaborate with other CF researchers. Both Jessica and […]
October 9, 2024
When junior genetics major and member of the Army National Guard Stephanie Toft got the call to come into work for hurricane Helene relief efforts, she didn’t hesitate. “With the devastation that Hurricane Helene has caused the Carolinas, the need for assistance has been dire and that is one of the many reasons I chose […]
September 23, 2024
Trudy Mackay, director of the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics and the Self Family Endowed Chair of Human Genetics at Clemson is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on the genetics of complex traits and for groundbreaking research that uses Drosophila melanogaster — the common fruit fly — to study the genetic […]
September 19, 2024
Before her thyroid cancer diagnosis at 13, Brittany Avin McKelvey, Ph.D. knew she wanted to pursue a career in science. The diagnosis just inspired her more. “Even prior to my cancer diagnosis, I knew I wanted to go into science,” says McKelvey. “After my diagnosis I knew I wanted to specifically go into research and […]
September 19, 2024
In the beginning, senior Hetvi Solanki was unsure if she wanted to major in genetics or biochemistry, the two often going hand-in-hand. One thing Hetvi wasn’t on the fence about was where to purse her higher education. She loves the small town feel of Clemson while there also being so many unique people around. “Genetics […]
