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Research and Discovery in UNE’s School of Biological Sciences

At UNE’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 UNE.

51Ʒ students majoring in nutrition hosted a “Cooking Matters” grocery store event for the Biddeford community at a local Hannaford supermarket on Friday, March 27.
51Ʒnutrition students bring healthy-meal tips to Biddeford grocery shoppers
51Ʒoccupational therapy students perform an exercise preparing blended foods for patients with limited swallowing capabilities
Occupational therapy students learn to address dietary needs in 51ƷTeaching Kitchen
Srividya Alisetty, Rose Paadam, Madison Guay, and Anushka Malik
51Ʒmedical students learn to prescribe ‘Food as Medicine’ through culinary, community immersion
51Ʒ Fall Art and Research Symposium 2025 V2
Student-run research symposium at 51Ʒdraws crowd
51Ʒstudents prepare ingredients for a cooking demonstration
51Ʒstudents bring meals, and connection, to Dempsey Center clients
51ƷStudents Present Research Projects to President James Herbert
Research experience provides 51Ʒstudents foundation for future career success
51Ʒstudents raise awareness, advance food safety knowledge in first allergen-free cooking class
51Ʒstudents raise awareness in first allergen-free cooking class
Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett ’25 hold a large check for their Greenlight Maine win
51Ʒalumni take home top prize on ‘Greenlight Maine’ for innovative athletic performance products
Wes Renfro shakes hand with a student at University Award Ceremony
51Ʒ honors 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