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<\/a>Ian Giles<\/p><\/div>\n
Next, Osric Forrest presented a multi-year study on cancer immunology that was advised by Dr. Kristian Hargadon.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Osric Forrest<\/p><\/div>\n
Stewart Neifert presentation on the genetics behind human evolution was advised by Dr. Alex Werth:<\/p>\n
<\/a>Stewart Neifert<\/p><\/div>\n
Finally, Jonathan Park gave a talk on the molecular basis of herbivory defense in plants based on his project advised by Dr. Mike Wolyniak<\/p>\n
<\/a>Jonathan Park<\/p><\/div>\n
The department’s final Honors student, Barron Frazier, presented his Senior Fellowship project on Cherokee medical practices and its potential application to Western medicine, a project co-advised by Drs. Sharon Goad of the Department of Anthropology and Mike Wolyniak. \u00a0Senior Fellows devote half of their academic workload to immerse themselves in the pursuit of an interdisciplinary project.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Barron Frazier<\/p><\/div>\n
These projects are the culmination of many months of hard work on the part of motivated and passionate scientists…..congratulations to all of our Honors students!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
5 of Hampden-Sydney’s graduating biology seniors recently completed their year-long independent Honors studies. \u00a0First, 4 of these students presented Department Honors projects. \u00a0Ian Giles presented his project, which was advised by Dr. Herb Sipe of the department of Chemistry and … Continue reading