McNair Scholars Publish Article with Mentor in the Journal of Applied Microbiology

Congratulations to current EWU McNair Scholar Marcos Monteiro, former EWU McNair Scholar Laurisa Ankley and McNair Faculty Mentor Dr. Andrea Castillo, along with fellow student Katherine Camp and Dr. Robin O’Quinn, for the publication of their article “Manuka honey chelates iron and impacts iron regulation in key bacterial pathogens” in the Journal of Applied Microbiology! … Read more

Laurisa Ankley has completed a McNair Research Project this summer with her mentor

EWU McNair Scholar, Laurisa Ankley, has completed a McNair Research Project this summer with her mentor, Dr. Andrea Castillo. Her research title is “How supplemental iron impacts the antibacterial effect of Manuka honey”. Keep up the good work Laurisa! We are proud of you!

Laurisa Ankley presented a poster at the American Society for Microbiology Northwest Branch Meeting at WSU

McNair Scholar Laurisa Ankley presented a poster at the American Society for Microbiology Northwest Branch Meeting at WSU on Oct 13-14. The title of her research was “How supplemental iron impacts the antibacterial effects of Manuka honey”. She also received a top 4 poster award. Great Job Laurisa!