St. Bonaventure University

News & Events

Four St. Bonaventure science majors attend Syracuse meeting on zebrafish

May 11, 2019, 12:27 by Tim Geiger
Four St. Bonaventure University science majors presented posters at the 3rd annual Central New York Zebrafish Meeting, held in April at Syracuse University.

Four St. Bonaventure University science majors presented posters at the 3rd annual Central New York Zebrafish Meeting, held in April at Syracuse University.

The students were accompanied by Dr. Sean Ryan, assistant professor of biology.

Eleven different zebrafish labs from universities and colleges in New York state and Canada attended the meeting, which included presentations and posters from undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and principal investigators. 

The range of subjects included behavioral studies, developmental biology, toxicology and genetics, Ryan said.

Attending from St. Bonaventure were:

  • Keshav Seetharaman, a junior biology major from Shelby Township, Michigan, and Nithya Santhosh, a sophomore biology major from Belle Mead, New Jersey. They co-presented a poster on identification of gene regulatory regions in the notochord of embryonic zebrafish.

  • Erin McNell, a junior biochemistry major from Springville, New York, who presented a poster on the effects of disinfection byproducts in water on development of embryonic zebrafish.

  • Aparna Naik, a junior biology major from Hopewell, New Jersey, who presented a poster on the effects of potential endocrine disruptors on thyroid hormone production in embryonic zebrafish.

______________

About the University: The nation’s first Franciscan university, we believe in the goodness of every person and in the ability of every person to do extraordinary things. St. Bonaventure University cultivates graduates who are confident and creative communicators, collaborative leaders and team members, and innovative problem solvers who are respectful of themselves, others, and the diverse world around them. Named the #1 regional university value in New York and #2 in the North by U.S. News and World Report, we are establishing pathways to internships, graduate schools and careers in the context of our renowned liberal arts tradition.

See All News
  • North Jersey Chapter Special Event

    New York Post lead sports columnist and fellow New Jersey alum Mike Vaccaro will discuss his New York Times bestseller, "The Bosses of the Bronx." Q&A session and book signing to follow! 

    6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2
    Shillelagh Club
    648 Prospect Ave
    West Orange, NJ

    Register today!
     

  • 2nd Annual St. Bonaventure Golf Invitational

    Join us June 14–16, 2026, at the world-renowned Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, for the 2nd Annual St. Bonaventure Golf Invitational. This premier experience brings together alumni, friends, and supporters of St. Bonaventure for three unforgettable days of championship golf, networking, and camaraderie. Participants will enjoy play on Pinehurst’s iconic courses while connecting with fellow members of the Bona community in a truly exceptional setting. Most importantly, every swing helps strengthen St. Bonaventure’s endowment, expanding scholarship opportunities and supporting future generations of Bonnies.

    Register Here!


  • Save the Date: Bona Day at Saratoga Race Course

    The Bonnies Day at Saratoga races will be held in the outdoor veranda suites at the top of the stretch run, where you can experience the thunder of the hoofs and ground shaking beneath you as the horses round the turn and charge down the stretch toward the finish!

    📍 Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

    🕚 Gates open at 11 a.m. | 🏇 First race at 1 p.m.

     

    📣Hey Young Alums! If you graduated between 2026 - 2016, enjoy a reduced entry fee. 

    Registration Coming Soon!

See All Events