CONWAY, Ark. (April 6, 2016) – Two Hendrix College students recently presented their undergraduate research at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) meeting in San Diego, California.
Lauren Dickinson ’17 from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, presented a poster titled “Functional significance of meiotic proteins in the DNA repair system of bdelloid rotifers.”
Alex Jones ’17 from Benton, Arkansas, received an honorable mention for his poster titled “The involvement of histones and post-translational modifications during DNA repair in bdelloid rotifers.”
The students also heard talks from leading research institutions, including two Nobel laureates, and met with other students and faculty from across the globe.
“The opportunity for undergraduate students to present their quality research at a national meeting was a fulfilling experience,” said Hendrix biology professor Dr. Andrew Schurko. “It was satisfying to see their accomplishments recognized at this level.”
About Hendrix College
Hendrix College is a private liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas. Founded in 1876 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884, Hendrix is featured in Colleges That Change Lives:
40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think about Colleges and is nationally recognized in numerous college guides, lists, and rankings for academic quality, community, innovation, and value. For more information, visit
www.hendrix.edu.