Blackstone Student Devyn Oliver Presents Research at Assumption College's Undergraduate Symposium

2013 Apr 24

Devyn Oliver of Blackstone, MA, class of 2014, presented her project: "Which Way to Turn? Exploring Activation of Axonal Integrins in Neuro2A Cells" at the Undergraduate Symposium at Assumption College on April 15-16. Devyn worked with classmates Chandler Ervin and Jenna Garozzo and investigated the role of specific proteins in axon guidance within neurons which coordinate actions necessary for life. The Undergraduate Symposium is a celebration of student research and creative work in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

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