Biological & Chemical Sciences News

Find out about the latest research and news from the Department of Biological & Chemical Sciences at NYIT.

New York Tech Awards Mini-Research Grants to High School Students

Feature | Feb 09, 2021

A total of 29 research projects from 18 high schools have been awarded 2021 New York Tech Mini-Research Grants, made possible through generous support from Voya Foundation.

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Research Activities: Leonidas Salichos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Blog | Jan 08, 2021

Leonidas Salichos is a computational biologist. His research focuses on evolving systems, such as the spread of infectious diseases, cancer evolution and human genomics, as well as viral and microbiome prevalence across human tissues.
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Student Profile: Ismael José

Profile | Jul 01, 2020

Incoming New York City SGA President Ismael José is motivated by his philosophy of “be the change.” He believes leadership is about “uplifting those around you so that they can shine, and together we shine brighter.”

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Alumni Profile: Natalía Reynisdóttir

Profile | Jun 02, 2020

Natalía Reynisdóttir (B.S. ’19), now a Program Management Associate at Ovid Therapeutics, began working for the company as an intern during her last undergraduate summer. She reflects on how her studies and research experiences while pursuing her biotechnology degree at New York Tech prepared her for success.

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Hydroxychloroquine Explained

Feature | May 20, 2020

Biological and Chemical Sciences students and faculty discuss the fascination with hydroxychloroquine and its potential to treat the virus responsible for COVID-19.

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