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NU senior biology major Sonja Opper's research on the `Differentiation of SCCmec Types in Staphylococcus spp. in Non-Clinical Isolates` was named Outstanding Research Presentation at the 70th annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference. Opper, right, is pictured with Dr. Mark A. Gallo, professor of biology.
NU senior biology major Sonja Opper's research on the "Differentiation of SCCmec Types in Staphylococcus spp. in Non-Clinical Isolates" was named Outstanding Research Presentation at the 70th annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference. Opper, right, is pictured with Dr. Mark A. Gallo, professor of biology.

NU biology major wins Outstanding Research Presentation at National Conference

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Fri, Apr 8th 2016 09:30 am

Niagara University senior biology major Sonja Opper won the Outstanding Research Presentation award at the 70th annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference, which was held April 2 at Western New England University.

Opper, one of 14 NU students to attend the conference, presented a poster on the "Differentiation of SCCmec Types in Staphylococcus spp. in Non-Clinical Isolates." Her research, conducted with Dr. Mark A. Gallo, professor of biology, and the assistance of Niagara University's Honors Program, focused on the movement of antibiotic resistant genes in staph.

Only 10 of the 130 submitted presentations were chosen for the Outstanding Research Presentation award.

An East Amherst native, Opper will attend Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in the fall.

Since 1947, the Eastern Colleges Science Conference has provided a forum for undergraduates to present their empirical research in the natural, behavioral and social sciences, computer science, mathematics and engineering, using the general format of a professional meeting. Students may give platform (oral) presentations, poster presentations and/or full-length papers. A student who submits a full-length paper must also present either a platform talk or a poster.

According to the ECSC website, a major benefit of this conference is the opportunity not only to present one's research in a scientific setting, but also to learn as much as possible from others.

Niagara University hosted the event last year.

For more information on the Eastern Colleges Science Conference, visit http://ecsc1.org.

To learn more about Niagara University's programs in biology, visit www.niagara.edu/biology. Details on the Honors Program can be found at www.niagara.edu/honors.

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