University of Alaska Anchorage
We are known for our commitment to provide undergraduate majors with maximum opportunities in faculty-directed field and lab research, ranging from molecular and cell-based studies to conservation, ecology, animal physiology and toxicology research.
Our master's program trains developing life scientitsts to discover new knowledge through rigorous scientific experimentation and critical reasoning. We also participate in a cooperative Ph.D. program through the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Thesis Defense
Jake Bozzini "The Effects of Rotenone on Cold-Water Microorganisms" 3:30pm, September 25, 2020
Although the isoflavone rotenone has been used since the early 1900’s as both an aquatic and terrestrial pesticide, little is known about how rotenone affects microorganisms. This project examined the effects of rotenone on microbial community structure in eight lakes dosed with rotenone by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on the Kenai Peninsula. Additionally, functional potential was compared between one lake dosed with rotenone and one control lake in the same water system.
For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Brandon Briggs.
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Biological Sciences Seminar Series
Our Biological Sciences Seminar will be back for Fall 2020!
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Bioinformatics Working Group
Our next Bioinformatiocs Working Group meeting will be announced soon.
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Published Straight Out of Class
As part of their final project in BIOL A451: Microbial Biotechnology, UAA Biological Sciences students James Wilson, Sarah Gering, Jessica Pinard and Ryan Lucas worked under the mentorship of Dr. Brandon Briggs to investigate how genetically engineering microbial pathways and enzymes can lead to better bio-production of ethylene, isoprene and isobutene — gaseous alkenes that can be used to create industrial chemicals and polymers. Their findings were published in Biotechnology for Biofuels.
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Faculty Spotlight
Biological Sciences Assistant Professor, Dr. Kat Milligan-Myhre helps cultivate inclusive opportunities in the health sciences for students from underrepresented backgrounds including Alaska Native students and students from rural Alaska.
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Nanopore Day Demo at UAA
During Friday’s Nanopore Day, UAA Biological Sciences students Xiao Bai, Ralf Dagdag
and Matthew Redlinger led demonstrations featuring Oxford Nanopore’s hand-held MinION sequencing device. Researchers, including students at UAA, have begun to perform deep
sequencing in their laboratories with the MinION sequencing device.
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Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, CPSB 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Telephone: (907) 786-1298
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