News, Publications & Research | Biology Program

Bona’s SBU@SPCA program benefits dogs, cats and humans alike

Nov 21, 2022 | Through SBU@SPCA, a service program operated by the university’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, students take a weekly trip to the Cattaraugus County SPCA where they spend time walking and playing with homeless dogs and cats. Emily Gustafson, a senior biology major from Smethport, Pennsylvania, shares what it's like to be a volunteer and coordinator with the program.

St. Bonaventure invites community to ‘Fall in Love with Science’ Sunday at Lincoln Park

Sep 19, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University invites community members to “Fall in Love with Science” through an engaging series of programs Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Lincoln Park Pavilion in downtown Olean.

Altman is a co-author on three recently published papers

Sep 08, 2022 | Dr. Karie Altman, assistant professor of biology, is a co-author on three recently published papers on how temperature and seasonality impact amphibian disease dynamics.

SBU biochemistry major wins undergraduate poster award at regional plant biology research conference

Jun 16, 2022 | After two years of no in-person conferences, a research team from St. Bonaventure University was excited to attend a Maryland symposium and talk to researchers and graduate students in person about their work.

Faculty promotions and an emeritus designation announced by St. Bonaventure University

Jun 02, 2022 | Faculty promotions and the elevation of a retired professor to emeritus status have been announced by Dr. Joseph Zimmer, acting president of St. Bonaventure University.

Alexa Shahine of Syracuse selected as student speaker for St. Bonaventure Class of 2022

May 01, 2022 | Alexa Shahine, a pre-med student from Syracuse, New York, has been selected as the student speaker for the Class of 2022 at St. Bonaventure University’s Commencement Exercises May 15.

St. Bonaventure film screening and panel discussion to focus on dangers of 'forever compounds'

Oct 01, 2021 | A public screening of the film “Dark Waters” at St. Bonaventure University on Tuesday, Oct. 19, followed by a forum with scientific and legal experts, will draw attention to health risks associated with a group of man-made chemicals that have been detected in food, soil, drinking water and even breast milk.

New St. Bonaventure University programs equip future teachers with STEM-related bachelor’s degrees

Jun 08, 2021 | Four new programs at St. Bonaventure University enable students who want to teach secondary biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics to earn a bachelor’s degree in one of those subjects while completing initial New York state teaching certification requirements.

Dykstra's research published in Blood Advances medical journal

May 13, 2021 | Dr. Kaitlyn Dykstra, assistant professor of biology, has published a first-author research article in Blood Advances, a medical journal published by the American Society of Hematology.

Biochemistry senior Anna Hu accepted into competitive ASBMB Honor Society

Apr 19, 2021 | St. Bonaventure University senior Anna Hu is one of only 31 students nationwide who have been accepted into the competitive American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Honor Society for 2021.

St. Bonaventure University's biochemistry program receives national accreditation through 2027

Jan 14, 2021 | The biochemistry program at St. Bonaventure University has been approved for accreditation by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) through 2027.

St. Bonaventure offering two D.O. pathways with NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

Nov 18, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University has added another dual-degree program to its suite of Franciscan Health Care Professions programs.

SBU students sought for participation in 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Nov 11, 2020 | Students interested in the “blue economy,” a growing global concept involving the economic, social and ecological sustainability of the oceans, are being sought to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.

Seniors Anna Hu and Audrey Bui win poster awards at Rustbelt RNA conference

Nov 01, 2020 | Two St. Bonaventure University seniors earned poster awards for their research and presentations at the annual Rustbelt RNA meeting held virtually Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.

SBU grad Erin McNell, ’20, accepted into competitive ASBMB Honor Society

May 27, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University May graduate Erin McNell of Springville, New York, has been accepted into the competitive American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Honor Society for 2020.

Manuscript by Kaminske and Ryan accepted for publication

May 06, 2020 | A manuscript by Dr. Althea Need Kaminske, associate professor of psychology, and Dr. Sean Ryan, assistant professor of biology, was accepted for publication at the journal Cell Biology Education - Life Sciences Education.

SBU professor, organizations spark drive to aid Chinese medical personnel

Feb 21, 2020 | A biology professor and two St. Bonaventure-based organizations are spearheading a campaign to raise money to protect medical personnel in the Chinese city devastated by the coronavirus outbreak.

St. Bonaventure biology student wins award at annual Rustbelt RNA Meeting

Oct 30, 2019 | St. Bonaventure biology major Audrey Bui, ’22, was recognized for her poster presentation on plant-pathogen interaction at a regional biochemistry meeting.

Dr. Zhang and five students author peer-reviewed paper in journal

Oct 16, 2019 | Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of biology and director of the biochemistry program, and five undergraduate students, three of them recent graduates, co-authored a paper published in the Sept. 19 edition of Frontiers in Plant Science, a leading journal in its field.

SBU hosting interactive science program Sunday at Lincoln Park

Sep 23, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University is engaging community members to “Fall in Love with Science” this Sunday at Olean’s new Farmers Market in Lincoln Park.