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Dr. Dawn Bignell's Work on 'Common' Potato Disease Featured in the Gazette

Professor of Biology, Dr. Dawn Bignell's research was featured in the MUN Gazette.

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Happy Retirement Ed Whelan!

On Friday, August 30, 2024, the Department of Biology said goodbye to long time staff member and friend Ed Whelan as he moves into retirement. 

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Biology PhD Student Recipient of one of the 2024 Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Research Foundation Awards

In June, Biology PhD student, Corrie Vincent, was awarded one of the 2024 Strokan-Hanes-McCaslin Research Foundation Awards. 

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Two Department of Biology Faculty Receive Funding for Multiyear Project

Congratulations to Drs. Craig Purchase and Shawn Leroux who, in partnership with ERMA, have received $1.2 million for a multi-year project on Exploits River Atlantic salmon.

Learn more here: Saving salmon (mun.ca)

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Dr. Kathryn Hargan & SURA student Kathryn Cole Interviewed by CBC News

Dr. Kathryn Hargan and her SURA student Kathryn Cole were interviewed last week by CBC News about the ecology of a local swimming spot. Check out the news article here. You can also view the video interview here

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Vander Wal Lab Student Featured on MUN main page

Photo Credit: Vander Wal Lab Page

 

CABE PhD student Kyla Funk who is part of the Vander Wal Lab is featured on the MUN main page! Check out the story of her success here.

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Dr. Amy Hurford featured in the Gazette

Check out Department of Biology Faculty member and researcher, Dr. Amy Hurford, featured in the Gazette! The full article can be viewed here.

Photo credit:RICH BLENKINSOPP 

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Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Last week, the Department of Biology celebrated the convocation of the Class of 2024!

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New Department of Biology Instagram

The Department of Biology is now on Instagram! Check out our new Instagram page at: 

MUN Biology (@munbiology) • Instagram photos and videos

 

 

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