CIB in the News
The CIB welcomes news from faculty, students and affiliates. To submit information, contact Jeannine Huenemann at jeannine.huenemann@usu.edu; 435-797-8274.
Current | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003Utah State Today, November 12, 2009
USU, EMSL to Explore How Bacteria Thrive in the Great Salt Lake. USU is taking the lead in a partnership with the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory in a three year project…
Utah State Today, October 15, 2009
USU Associate Professor of Immunogenetics Presents Memorial Lecture. Chris Davies, research associate professor of immunogenetics with …
Herald Journal, October 3, 2009
Priest Delivers Evolution Speech The concept of intelligent design is “blasphemous,” according to an evolutionary biologist…
Herald Journal, September 28, 2009
Biologist to give Darwin Lecture , Biologist and philosopher, Francisco J. Ayala will present a public lecture, “Darwin’s Gift to Science and Religion.” Read more...
Utah State Today, September 3, 2009
USU CIB Hosts Free 454 Next Generation Sequencing Seminar Friday, Sept. 11, a Roche 454 sequencer, which is available to researchers on campus… Read more...
Herald Journal, September 1, 2009
3 new USTAR teams garner $9M
Utah State University researchers are investigating ways to stop outbreaks of serious animal-related diseases like swine flu and brucellosis. Read more...
Utah State Today, August 6, 2009
USU's Summer Academy gives Biotech Experience to High School Students: For the past nine years, nearly 320 high school students have come to campus. Read more...
The PRIMER, Summer 2009, Vol. 6, Issue 1
Salt Lake’s Briny Waters May Harbor Biological Treasures: In one of the 2009 Community Sequencing Project, the DOE JGI are partnering with researchers from Utah State University.
Utah State Today, July 2, 2009
Seven USU Undergraduate Students Receive Research Grants: USU’s Center for Integrated BioSystems awarded uCIBR grants to seven undergraduate students from various departments in the colleges of Agriculture and Science.
Utah State Today, June 25, 2009
USU Hosts Award Winning Scientific Photographs from Around the World : Utah’s only showing of Nikon’s Small World Photo Exhibit is on display now through mid-August.
Deseret News, June 1, 2009
' USU Recruiting High Schoolers For High-Tech Research' - Utah State University is still recruiting high school students to work with faculty mentors who are conducting biotechnology research this summer.... Read more...
Herald Journal, May 8, 2009
‘A brighter future’ Nigerian trio visits USU for agricultural research ideas - Three visiting professors, Alex Nwanze Awurum, Irene Ifeoma Ijeh, and Uma Kalu Oke, from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria, arrived at Utah State University in April… Read more...
Herald Journal, April 12, 2009
“Poising Chromatin” topic of lecture , Dr. Bradley Cairns will visit USU discussing gene packaging and DNA.
Herald Journal, March 31, 2009
Cornell professor giving lecture on fetal well-being , Dr. Donald Schlafer will visit USU and give a lecture Thursday in the Merrill-Cazier Library.
Radio conversation with Dr. James, Sejvar and Dr. John Morrey, March 19, 2009 (UPR Audio)
Herald Journal, March 13, 2009
Scientist to give West Nile lecture , Dr. James Sejvar, a neurologist and epidemiologist at the CDC, will visit Utah State University to discuss infections diseases… Read more...
Herald Journal, March 3, 2009
N.Y. scientist to discuss genetics , Dr. Dieter Egli from the New York Stem Cell Foundation will visit Utah State University to discuss genetics.
Utah Statesman, February 20, 2009
Helpful Venom: Snake venom research benefits medicine. (It) can be used for medicinal purposes, ranging from diabetes to cancer, said Stephen Mackessy. (Dr. Mackessy’s visit was sponsored by the Center for Integrated BioSystems, Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences, and the Institute for Antiviral Research along with the College of Agriculture)… Read more...
Deseret News, January 29, 2009
Students strive to keep research funded: USU professor Joseph Kwok-Kwong Li, Steven T. Baird and USU student Luke Peterson discuss project at the Capitol. Luke and Professor Li are involved in the uCIBR Student Research program at the Center for Integrated BioSystems.
Herald Journal, November 1, 2008
USU Scientists Awarded Generous NIH Grant: Utah State University scientists Chris Davies and Ken White received a $1,073,296 award from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, to continue their study of the interactions between the fetal and maternal tissues at the placental interface in cattle. Read more in Utah State Today...
Herald Journal, October 18, 2008
Cloning Success: Several different animals have been cloned since Dolly the sheep, and Utah State University will forever be associated with cloning the first mule.
Herald Journal, October 12, 2008
Graduate students receive CIBR grants: In a continuing effort to support future scientists and foster the skills and talents of dedicated students, Utah State University Center for Integrated BioSystems has awarded research grants to 10 graduate students from various departments in the colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, Natural Resources and Science... Read more in Utah State Today...
Utah Statesman, October 6, 2008
Popular Science Magazine featured USU last month in the article "A Geek’s Guide to Colleges." USU ranked with Berkeley, Cornell and Stanford as one of the top 10 schools for scientific research. Cloning a mule is what put the university on the map... Read more...
Utah State Today, September 18, 2008
Graduate students win USU competitive grants: In a continuing effort to support future scientists and foster the skills and talents of dedicated students, Utah State University Center for Integrated BioSystems has awarded research grants to 10 graduate students from various departments in the colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, Natural Resources and Science... Read more...
Utah State Today, September 4, 2008
Undergrad researcher presents at American Chemical Society meeting: uCIBR grant recipient Sara Huefner, a dual chemistry and biochemistry major, presents research on enzyme function. Read more...
Popular Science Magazine, September 2008
Geek’s Guide to Colleges: Features cloning at USU’s Center for Integrated BioSystems among ten schools recognized.
Utah Science Magazine, Spring/Summer 2008
Seek: Students in Science: Luke Peterson, USU student and Center for Integrated BioSystems undergraduate research grant winner, discusses his experience in Dr. Joseph Li’s lab investigating the Bluetongue virus and how it might be used to fight cancer.
USU Microbiologists Study the Great Salt Lake - August 14, 2008
TV coverage on (KUTV 2 News, KSL 5 News, FOX 13 News)
Herald Journal, August 14, 2008
USU microbiologist to study bacteria in Great Salt Lake: Utah State University microbiologist’s newly funded research on the Great Salt Lake could uncover a solution to global climate change, provide insight about life on other planets and reveal ways to reduce the lake’s pollution. Similar pages
Radio conversation with Dr. Bart Weimer on research sequencing genomes of microbial communities in the Great Salt Lake. August 12, 2008 (UPR Audio)
Herald Journal, July 13, 2008
USU undergraduates awarded CIBR Grants: Utah State University’s Center for Integrated BioSystems has awarded grants to eight undergraduate students from various departments in the Colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, Natural Resources and Science.
Salt Lake Tribune, July 12, 2008
Strolling for treasures: Microscopic photography display in the Center for Integrated BioSystems lobby, Nikon's Small World Photo Exhibit, was included on a list of gallery exhibits compiled by the Salt Lake Tribune.
Herald Journal, July 11, 2008
Summer for science: The eighth Biotechnology Summer Academy at Utah State University concludes today. Forty-six high-school students from around the state — and as far away as Washington — attended the annual event.
Deseret News, June 8, 2008
USU academy is science immersion: Reported that "Utah State University (USU) is currently accepting applications from high school students for its upcoming Biotech Summer Academy, which promises to deliver new experiences for aspiring students."
Salt Lake Tribune, May 25, 2008
Brainiacs on the loose: high schoolers excel in super summer studies: Covers the growing menu of courses, classes and programs offered through Utah colleges and universities in the areas of computers, mathematics and the sciences including biotechnology.
Salt Lake Tribune, May 17, 2008
Germs to aid Great Salt Lake: Tiny microbes might be the best hope for cleaning up the toxic mercury pollution in the Great Salt Lake. As part of their biological routine, microbes with certain genes make mercury less poisonous, according to the Center for Integrated Biosystems at Utah State University.
Herald Journal, May 14, 2008
Research advice from a Nobel Laureate: Nobel Laureate Mario Capecchi is a busy scientist, spending his days discovering the genetic roots of diseases. But the University of Utah professor still always finds time to talk to young researchers. On Tuesday, he came to Utah State University with that goal, passing on his experience during a seminar and luncheon for the school’s science graduate students.
Radio conversation with Dr. Mario Capecchi and
Students of CIBR Student Program, May 14, 2008 (UPR Audio)
Utah State Today, February 7, 2008
Ken White Named Interim Athletics Director
Ken White, associate director of research in the Center for Integrated BioSystems, and a professor in the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department, has been appointed interim athletics director by Utah State University President Stan L. Albrecht.
CIB partners with local alternative High School for great results
Salt Lake City’s KSL News reported on presentation given by High School Students at Great Salt Lake (GSL) meeting. ... Read more...
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