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Dreamscape at Rowan University

Dreamscape Immersive has found a home at Rowan University and the student body and faculty welcome it with open arms.

Chun Wu's research lab focuses on computer-aided drug design to develop new pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines.

Unlocking secrets of viral mutation

Dr. Chun Wu's research lab focuses on computer-aided drug design to develop new pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines.

Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand with Dreamscape Learn co-founder and co-chairman Walter Parkes (center) cut the ribbon Tuesday, May 6, to officially open the Dreamscape Learn Center at Campbell Library. From left, Chad Bruner, board chair, Joe Cosgrove and Tom Gallia, trustees; Chris Huff, Dreamscape Learn SVP of Academic Partnerships; Ali Houshmand; Walter Parkes; Nidhal Bouaynaya, associate vice president for artificial intelligence, Rowan University; Tony Lowman, provost, Rowan University; George Lecakes, director for immersive learning and learning, Rowan University. - photo provided by Rowan University

Dreamscape Learn Center with VR-enhanced education

The state-of-the-art facility features two dedicated VR classrooms, each accommodating 30 students and a faculty member.

Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand with Dreamscape Learn co-founder and co-chairman Walter Parkes (center) cut the ribbon Tuesday, May 6, to officially open the Dreamscape Learn Center at Campbell Library.

Rowan University unveils Dreamscape Learn Center

Dreamscape Learn Center at Campbell Library is bringing cinematic storytelling to the heart of college learning

Biological sciences major Emily Nelson found her passion for medicine while serving as a first responder.

Cool under pressure: Rowan EMT Emily Nelson aims for medical school

Biological sciences major Emily Nelson found her passion for medicine while serving as a first responder.

Examining the spread of toxic proteins

Maggie Panning Pearce, Ph.D., conducting innovative research to help address neurodegenerative diseases.

Building a new antimicrobial medication with inspiration from nature

Greg Caputo, Ph.D., received $474,363 NIH grant to support this important work.

Professor Marina Bogush (right) and lab technician Ent Natale assist Kylie Oliver (second from right) and Paige Baldwin in a new honors biology course to discover unknown bacteriophages.

Rowan undergraduates make novel contributions to research in biological sciences

Marina Bogush, Ph.D., leading the charge on new SEA-PHAGES program

Nathaniel Nucci (center) works alongside student researchers

Tiny interactions within cells may point toward better medications

To improve medications for diseases, Nathaniel Nucci, Ph.D. wants to know how life works at its smallest level—the molecule.

Jocelyn Davis (fourth from left) is joined by her family and members of Deptford council, who surprised the army sergeant with a small homecoming celebration at Almonesson Creek Park on Dec. 28.

MCB student welcomed home after 9-month tour of duty

Army sergeant and cellular biology student Jocelyn Davis recognized for her tour of duty in Syria.

Student Awards

The following awards are given out each year to graduating seniors in the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences:

 

Spring 2023 awardees  Spring 2022 awardees  Spring 2021 awardees

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