Congrats Emrah Altindis, PhD!!!

Thanks to everyone who donated supplies for #Ukraine relief today. Boston College Biology appreciates your generosity.

Our priority is to make the Biology department a welcoming environment. As a step towards making our BC Biology community more inclusive and equitable, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming Brain, Bias & Being workshop, hosted by the Biology Department and the VPR Office.

Welcome back Boston College Bio Students!

Questions about the undergrad programs in biology? Contact Seth D. Robertson ([email protected])

Data Club presentations are this Thursday, 10/7/21, @ 3:00 p.m. in Higgins 310. Our presenters are: Kevin White, Williams Lab - Cardiac Pathology and SIV Encephalitis Co-develop with AIDS & Suyen Espinoza, van Opijnen Lab - Genetic determinants of biofilm growth and maintenance.

Boston College welcomes its inaugural engineering class—an impressive group of 31 academically talented and multifaceted students who chose the program for its focus on human-centered engineering. #BC2025

READ ON: on.bc.edu/EngineeringBet…
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#WearAMask when you are in a restaurant, particularly indoors & when speaking with restaurant workers and servers. Only remove your mask when you’re actively eating or drinking. Masks help protect both you & others from #COVID19 . More: bit.ly/3o9inS1.

Scientists had been studying viruses like SARS and MERS for years – giving them a head-start on developing a vaccine for COVID-19. Learn more: mass.gov/CovidVaccine. #TrustTheFacts #GetTheVax

Boston College Boston College Biology Department Cancer’s Ancient Achilles Heel: How to Starve Cancer Cells to Death.

Listen to Thomas N. Seyfried here: bit.ly/2YpJFJE

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

#Cancer #neurometabolic #illness #health #chronicillness

CDC’s recommendations for slowing the spread of #COVID19 —wearing masks, staying at least 6 feet apart from others, avoiding crowds, ventilating indoor spaces, and washing hands often—will also prevent the spread of these variants.

Learn when you can expect to get the COVID-19 vaccine and more at mass.gov/CovidVaccine.

COVID-19 Testing Update: BC has experienced an increase in positive cases this week, reflecting trends at colleges and universities throughout the region.

Through Nov. 18, UHS has reported 31 positive cases for a weekly positivity rate of 0.63%. MORE: on.bc.edu/3lO96OW

We understand. You’re tired of hearing about #COVID19 . But facts are facts: This pandemic is not over and cases are still rising across the U.S. Do your part: #WearAMask over your mouth AND nose. Stay 6ft from others. Wash your hands. Stay home if you can. bit.ly/3bGvO6p

We are looking for another colleague at Boston College!

Very excited to be hosting Braasch Lab @ MSU for a virtual seminar next week! Let me know if you would like to attend and I will send you the link.

Last formal lab today for my microscopy class BI545 before projects begin in earnest. Throwback lab on mitosis using garlic and onion root tips. A few images from a previous semester. #cellbiology #microscopy #mitosis

Some good news from our lab at Boston College Biology Department.
We are grateful for the very generous support of the Mathers Foundation and delighted to receive the foundation's recognition for our work on pediatric autoimmune diseases: #celiacdisease and #type1diabetes .
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COVID-19 Update: Mass. Governor Announces Stay-at-Home Advisory Beginning Friday, November 6 on.bc.edu/2TRKLM4

Wear a mask or face covering anytime you go out in public, even outdoors. Learn more: mass.gov/MaskUp #MaskUpMA