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BYU grad seeks to use computational techniques to improve cancer research

By Paul Swenson April 21, 2020 02:54 PM
When Jake Hogan first set foot on the Brigham Young University campus in the fall of 2016, he knew right where he wanted to focus his studies—cancer research. Hogan was intimately familiar with the disease after he’d seen both his grandfather and his younger brother each battle brain tumors.

As they continue march through NCAA tournament, soccer stars cherish role in life-saving BYU humanitarian program

By Todd Hollingshead November 20, 2019 10:47 PM
Senior soccer stars Lizzy Braby and Rachel Lyman have played a major role in dozens of wins over their BYU career. But their biggest win to date came thousands of miles away as part of BYU's Rheumatic Relief program.

BYU researchers dig up ways to improve Utah Lake

August 01, 2019 01:08 PM
Researchers at BYU examined the sediment content of Utah Lake and its connection to toxic cyanobacteria

There are 57 billion nematodes for every human on earth; Understanding them will help address climate change

By Todd Hollingshead July 25, 2019 11:01 AM
Study details first global analysis of world's most abundant creatures

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Alumni Spotlight: Raya Esplin

July 15, 2022 11:47 AM
Raya recently graduated with a major in bioinformatics and a minor in computer science. She is from Provo, UT and loved the versatility of her major. Students can use it for pre-med, computer science, research prep, or going right into the industry. Raya shared, "you can really tailor the major to your career aspirations." She got a job working full time as a software engineer for a tech company in Provo called Smarty, but is planning on applying to grad schools in the fall for a PhD in evolutionary biology! Her favorite class at BYU was BIO 250 with Byron Adams. To quote her, "I've never felt more intellectually or spiritually enlightened in any other class."
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2018 Rheumatic Relief Highlights

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BYU scientist explains how dirt holds the secrets of our atmosphere's future

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Biological Science Education Major

Dr. Josh Stowers discusses the Biological Science Education Major