College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Academics

News

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  MSU Forestry Alumni Updates - January 2022

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Alumni check in with the department and let us know what they have been up to.

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  Dairy Spotlight: Phil Durst

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Senior Extension educator for dairy and beef cattle health and production.

• Alexandra Yaw

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Alex’s project focuses on understanding how shift work causes reduced fertility.

• Ryan Marquardt, BS

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Ryan’s ongoing doctoral research is focused on the endometrial compartment-specific function of ARID1A, a SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex protein, as it relates to endometriosis-related infertility.

• Brooke Armistead

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Brooke’s research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms underlying abnormal placental development, which can result in pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia.

• Robin Seay

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Robin’s research focuses on the role of Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP) signaling in the second cell fate decision of preimplantation embryos, which is essential for embryonic development and birth of healthy offspring.

• Gregory Burns, Ph.d.

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Greg uses a baboon model to study the establishment and progression of endometriotic lesions.

• Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Spring Seminar Series 2022

  Published on February 1, 2022
  BAE is pleased to be hosting speakers that represent the diverse and interdisciplinary research interests of the department. Seminars will begin at 8:30 AM on Thursdays and will last approximately 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A for 15 minutes.

• Peter Z Schall

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Peter uses advanced methods for analysis of RNA sequencing data to study mammalian reproductive tissues, oocytes, and embryos.

• Ashley Severance, Ph.D.

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Ms. Severance received her Bachelors degree from Albion College in 2010, and her Masters degree from Central Michigan University (CMU), where she studied germ cells in C. elegans. In her current studies, she examines oocyte spindle biology.