Archive for February, 2021
Students Adapt and Thrive during J-Term Research with Dr. Scott Bur
Over January Term, Dr. Scott Bur and 15 research students worked to design and synthesize a molecule which would inhibit Plasmodium falciparum (the parasite responsible for malaria). The results could lead to a new avenue for treatment of the disease. Bur’s research has been an ongoing project since 2017. Bur alters the project focus […]
Devin Makey ‘20 Finds Career Path through Research
Alumnus Devin Makey’s ‘20 passion for research began in the chemistry lab at Gustavus. As a first year student, Makey had initially planned to go into the medical field. But after shadowing doctors and doing volunteer work he realized his interest was in the science behind human health. Makey is currently pursuing a PhD in […]