May 10, 2013
The Danger of Iron Explored by Brad Wertheim ’07 in The Atlantic
Too much iron—is that possible? Yes, for people who have a gene resulting from an ancient DNA mutation that causes iron to accumulate to toxic levels…
Biochemistry
Sep 18, 2012
Prof. Chip Nataro Creates Meaningful Research Experiences for Students
Chip Nataro brings the idea of student-focused teaching and research to a whole new level. He often includes students in his organometallic chemistry research…
Jul 13, 2012
Student-Faculty Team Works to Understand Causes of Mad Cow, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Diseases
Justin Hines, assistant professor of chemistry, and a team of students are conducting experiments that could lead to greater knowledge about diseases like…
May 1, 2012
Lafayette Honors Students for Academic Excellence
Lafayette honored more than 120 students for academic excellence at the annual All-College Honors Convocation April 29 in Colton Chapel. Awards and prizes…
Jun 6, 2011
Zach Gold ’13 Studies Biochemistry on the High Seas
When searching for a study abroad opportunity, Zach Gold ’13 (North Kingstown, R.I.) had some specific requirements: It had to be an adventure, and it…
May 2, 2011
Lafayette Honors Students for Academic Excellence
Lafayette honored more than 120 students for academic excellence at the annual All-College Honors Convocation May 1, in the Williams Center for the Arts…
Mar 16, 2011
Elizabeth Ponder ’04 Works to Turn Disease Research into Death-Preventing Reality
By Barbara Mulligan When Elizabeth Ponder ’04 arrived in Kenya’s North Eastern Province last May, she encountered a world far removed from the often-predictable…
Feb 4, 2011
Nobel Prize-Winning Biochemist Martin Chalfie Will Speak and Meet with the Campus Community Feb. 8
Martin Chalfie, who received the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, will present the talk, “GFP: Lighting Up Life,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, in Oechsle Hall…
Dec 8, 2010
Students Present Research at National Conference on Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Earlier this month, four Lafayette students presented research at the Fifth Undergraduate Conference in Medieval & Early Modern Studies at Moravian College…
May 18, 2010
Jeffrey Bolstridge ’11 Presents Research at American Chemical Society Regional Meeting
Since the summer of 2009, biochemistry major Jeffrey Bolstridge ’11 (Southborough, Mass.) has been working on research that can help combat diseases…