News and Events
Keep up with the latest news and information on Loyola's Department of Biology through the following news sources:
2024 Yoel Stuart named Biota Award Recipient
Yoel E. Stuart, PhD, Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences鈥 Department of Biology at 草莓社区, was named a 2024 Biota Award recipient, the Walder Foundation announced on May 7, 2024.
He was selected for his research titled Harnessing Native Plant Microbiomes to Enhance the Restoration of Biodiversity in the Chicago Region.

2015 Bryan Pickett named Ignatian Pedagogy Award Recipient
Biology professor F. Bryan Pickett is all three鈥攁nd he鈥檚 also the recipient of this year鈥檚 Ignatius Loyola Award. See how he helps his students succeed in the classroom and in life.
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate researchers present their work in the Miersch lab at scientific conferences!
Annual Beauty in Biology Art Competition
Open to LUC students and alumni. The winning piece will be displayed in the Life Sciences Building!
Collecting insects in the winter
The Aquatic Insects class taught by Professor Marty Berg, has been offered every other Spring since 1996.
Loyola biology professor Rodney Dale, PhD, and his students are shining a light on the mysteries of life. See how their research on small zebrafish is helping to answer big questions.