November 2025 Newsletter
Almost Thanksgiving Break!
Hi Scientists!
First off, I want to thank everyone who contributed to the “Cool Things” bulletin board last month. It has been awesome to see what our students are proud of. Feel free to continue to add to the board (I still have candy to exchange!). Be sure to check out the board, located in the DS 3 hallway if you haven’t yet!
Speaking of “thanks”… it is nearly Thanksgiving break! Here at the Biology Department we are thankful for you, the students! Thank you for your hard work, your bright ideas, and the life that you give our spaces. Enjoy your break, you’ve earned it!
Stay Curious!
Ada Maxwell
Biology Program Specialist
Hauber Fellows Present at 2025 Grand Seminar
Biology professor Dr Cassandra Holbert’s Hauber Fellows mentees presented their summer research at the 2025 Grand Seminar on October 29th. The four students, Jamie Cashour, Lauren Imasa, Michael Mosely and Yuri Singh, attended a meet-and-greet with keynote speaker Dr. Kim Cobb prior to the Grand Seminar. Following the meet-and-greet the students participated in a poster session where they shared their work with Dr. Cobb as well as faculty, staff, and fellow students. President Terry Sawyer and the Provost Cheryl Moore-Thomas were also in attendance.
Jamie Cashour: The impact of polyamine depletion on macrophage polarization and phagocytic ability
Michael Moseley: Differentiation and cytokine production of polyamine depleted CD4+ T cells
Lauren Imasa: Determining the effects of polyamine depletion on cytokine production in the ovarian tumor microenvironment
Yuri Singh: Potential Disruption of cytokine production in polyamine-induced CD4+ T cell lineages
Great Turnout for Biohealth Career Panel
Nearly 60 students gathered in the 4th Floor Programming Room on October 21st for the Biohealth Career Panel. Hosted jointly by The Rizzo Career Center and Biohealth Director Dr. Michael Tangrea, the panel discussion allowed students to learn from and network with biohealth professionals. The panelists in attendance were:
Leslie Crotty - EVP - Neu-Ion
Nicole Salen, MS - Clinical Research Associate - IQVIA - AstraZeneca
Agnes Kibirige, MBA - AI & Life Sciences
Brian Ceribelli - Medical Device Sales
Daozhan Yu, PhD - CEO AAVnerGene Inc.
Look out for more Biohealth and Biology events in the spring semester!
