“Just because something is spiritual doesn’t mean there’s not a physical cause as well... I can maintain my faith, which is the most dear thing to me in my life, while also having a curiosity about how things work.”
-DR. ERIC MELONAKOS


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“I’ve always wanted to help people heal, but I’ve also come to realize that Christ is our ultimate healer, which continues to inspire my work and perspective,”
-PAYTIN CURRANKNEBEL


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"BYU offers so much. There are so many things you can do, and you might not even get to all of it. But no matter what, you can find something that creates your own BYU experience."
-ISAAC PACKER


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"People try to separate science and God, but I’m learning that God works through scientific mechanisms."
BAILEY CALDER


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The cancer conversation has stayed at the forefront of the medical consciousness for decades, and with good reason. This disease continues to devastate lives, ranking as the second-leading cause of death in the United States. This year, 2,001,140 new cases are anticipated, with 611,720 projected fatalities.

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BYU professor Tim Jenkins and Ph.D. student Chad Pollard have found a way to detect markers for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, before symptoms present themselves.


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BYU Professor David Thomson is working to understand a chemical pathway in human muscles that may explain the effects of exercise.

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Poor diet isn’t the only reason for poor metabolism and weight gain

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Jordan Moore's BioME diagnostic innovation identifies types and quantities of bacteria in a person’s digestive tract and is set to revolutionize the gastrointestinal health industry.

Jacob Wengler is the Cell Biology and Physiology Department's 2024 Honored Graduating Student!