News, Publications & Research | Bioinformatics Program

St. Bonaventure seniors present research findings on acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Mar 14, 2024 | A research team from 51�Թ�app presented their findings at the 26th annual meeting of the Translational Cancer Centers Consortium (TRCCC) in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 22-23.

SBU chemistry graduates eligible for automatic acceptance into UB doctoral program

Feb 15, 2024 | Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from 51�Թ�app are now eligible for automatic acceptance into the Ph.D. in chemistry program at the University at Buffalo.

Zhang is invited speaker at January proteomics workshop

Feb 09, 2024 | Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of biology and director of the biochemistry program, was invited to give a talk in the proteomics workshop at the 31st Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG 31) held Jan. 12-17 in San Diego, California.

Simpson and colleagues publish PFAS article in research journal

Dec 07, 2023 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of chemistry, and recent Department of Chemistry graduates Jonathan Antle, '21, and Michael LaRock, '22, along with researchers from University at Buffalo and University of Pittsburgh, have had their publication titled "Building Chemical Intuition about Physicochemical Properties of C8-Per-/Polyfluoroalkyl Carboxylic Acids through Computational Means" published in ACS Environmental Science & Technology Engineering (ACS ES&T Engineering).

Portland, Oregon, student to give address at SBU's December Recognition Ceremony

Dec 05, 2023 | Anoushka Chilakala, a behavioral neuroscience major who will enter medical school next year, will give the student address at 51�Թ�app’s December Recognition Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.

Dr. Scott Simpson, SBU chemistry professor, receives prestigious Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

Nov 08, 2023 | Dr. Scott M. Simpson, professor of chemistry at 51�Թ�app, is one of eight chemistry professors from colleges and universities across the nation to receive a 2023 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.

Simpson presents on PFAS pollution at annual workshop

Oct 20, 2023 | Chemistry Professor Dr. Scott Simpson presented his work titled "Using quantum chemical calculations to estimate physicochemical properties of PFAS" at the 19th Annual Workshop on Emerging HRMS & LC-MS/MS Applications in Environment Analysis & Food Safety, held Sept. 24-25 at the University at Buffalo.

Article by Simpson explores storing hydrogen as fuel source

Oct 05, 2023 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of chemistry, and Matthew D. Hanson, former quantum chemical postdoctoral researcher at the university, published an article in ACS Omega titled “Geometric and Electronic Effects in the Binding Affinity of Imidazole-Based N-Heterocyclic Carbenes to Cu(100)- and Ag(100)-Based Pd and Pt Single-Atom Alloy Surfaces.”

Two SBU undergraduate students dive into research as part of Roswell Park summer research experience

Sep 21, 2023 | Two 51�Թ�app undergraduate students were recognized for their research and public speaking skills following a 10-week summer experience alongside biomedical researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

SBU chemistry students eligible for automatic entry in Ph.D. program at University of Rhode Island

Sep 05, 2023 | Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from 51�Թ�app are now eligible for automatic acceptance and immediate entry to the Ph.D. program in chemistry at the University of Rhode Island.

St. Bonaventure professor Kaitlyn Dykstra receives grant to integrate digital technology in coursework

Aug 30, 2023 | Dr. Kaitlyn Dykstra, assistant professor of biology at 51�Թ�app, has been named one of 52 educators to receive funding from a grant program through online learning platform Course Hero.

Four 51�Թ�app students inducted into English honor society Sigma Tau Delta

May 08, 2023 | Four 51�Թ�app undergraduate students have completed membership requirements for 2023 induction into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. They were formally recognized at an induction ceremony on May 2.

Journal of Chemical Education accepts article by SBU team

Feb 11, 2023 | Dr. Scott Simpson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair, Dr. Matthew Hanson, quantum chemical postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, and Chola Kondeti, alumnus of SBU, had their publication “A Computational Experiment Introducing Undergraduates to Geometry Optimizations, Vibrational Frequencies, and Potential Energy Surfaces” accepted for publication in the Journal of Chemical Education.

Research by Simpson, Brown and others published in journal

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Scott Simpson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair, and Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, along with researchers from University at Buffalo, Daemen University, and Jamestown Community College, had their publication “Applying Density Functional Theory to Common Organic Mechanisms: A Computational Exercise” published in the Journal of Chemical Education.

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 | 51�Թ�app 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 51�Թ�app 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 51�Թ�app

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 51�Թ�app.

Maydonovitch siblings fund chemistry research fellowship at #Bona’s

May 09, 2022 | Bona students have ample opportunity for undergraduate research experience, thanks in part to a chemistry research fellowship funded by the Maydonovitch siblings.