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Research and Discovery in ɫƵ’s School of Biological Sciences

At ɫƵ’s School of Biological Sciences, students and faculty collaborate on hands-on research — from molecules to ecosystems — that addresses real-world scientific questions. These news stories showcase our vibrant community and the opportunities you’ll access when you study biology at ɫƵ.

ɫƵstudents majoring in nutrition hosted a “Cooking Matters” grocery store event for the Biddeford community at a local Hannaford supermarket on Friday, March 27.
ɫƵ nutrition students bring healthy-meal tips to Biddeford grocery shoppers
ɫƵ occupational therapy students perform an exercise preparing blended foods for patients with limited swallowing capabilities
Occupational therapy students learn to address dietary needs in ɫƵ Teaching Kitchen
Srividya Alisetty, Rose Paadam, Madison Guay, and Anushka Malik
ɫƵ medical students learn to prescribe ‘Food as Medicine’ through culinary, community immersion
ɫƵFall Art and Research Symposium 2025 V2
Student-run research symposium at ɫƵ draws crowd
ɫƵ students prepare ingredients for a cooking demonstration
ɫƵ students bring meals, and connection, to Dempsey Center clients
ɫƵ Students Present Research Projects to President James Herbert
Research experience provides ɫƵ students foundation for future career success
ɫƵ students raise awareness, advance food safety knowledge in first allergen-free cooking class
ɫƵ students raise awareness in first allergen-free cooking class
Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett ’25 hold a large check for their Greenlight Maine win
ɫƵ alumni take home top prize on ‘Greenlight Maine’ for innovative athletic performance products
Wes Renfro shakes hand with a student at University Award Ceremony
ɫƵhonors students with 2025 University Awards
Students assemble harm reduction kits at the Cumberland County Jail
Interprofessional, student-led team presents work at meeting of statewide re-entry network