{"id":6433,"date":"2026-04-03T11:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/the-sassy-science-series-continues-with-lee-university-student-presenters-chattanoogan-com-breaking-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:48:19","slug":"the-sassy-science-series-continues-with-lee-university-student-presenters-chattanoogan-com-breaking-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/the-sassy-science-series-continues-with-lee-university-student-presenters-chattanoogan-com-breaking-news\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sassy Science Series Continues With Lee University Student Presenters – Chattanoogan.Com Breaking News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lee University\u2019s cell and molecular biology lab students, led by Drs. Jonathan Cornett and Lori West, will present their SEA-GENES (science education alliance \u2013 gene-function exploration by a network of emerging scientists) research as part of the spring session of the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library\u2019s \u201cSassy Science Series.\u201d The program will take place on Tuesday, April 14, at noon and will include a 40-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.   
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome the cell and molecular biology lab students to continue the spring Sassy Science Series,\u201d said Kathy Davini, adult programming coordinator at the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library. \u201cThis series is designed to make science engaging and accessible, and our partnership with Lee University allows us to offer high-quality programs to the community. Having student presenters for this installment is a unique opportunity, and we look forward to the research and insight they have to share.\u201d   
The class participates in the SEA-GENES project administered by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a multi-semester endeavor. The project\u2019s goal is to clone all 100 genes from the bacteriophage TChen and perform various tests to see how they behave when exposed to a specific drug or chemical.  
\u201cParticipation in the SEA-GENES program offers our students a valuable opportunity to engage directly in meaningful research,\u201d said Dr. West, distinguished professor of biology and assistant chairperson for Lee\u2019s Department of Natural Sciences. \u201cNot only do students deepen their understanding of virus biology, but they also contribute to the broader scientific community, an aspect that makes this experience especially exciting.\u201d 
This semester, the students were tasked with cloning four of the TChen genes and putting them through the testing process. They will present a poster of their results. Presenters include student groups Anneliese Estes and Jonah Pope, Sam Crowell and Lucas Quezada, and Lily Hartenburg and Ashtyn Stock. 
\u201cThe ability to do research closely alongside our faculty has taught me invaluable technical and professional skills that have cultivated a passion for the work we are doing,\u201d said Ms. Stock, a junior biology major with a pre-physician assistant emphasis. \u201cThroughout this semester, our cell and molecular biology lab has tested genes to determine if they can kill host bacteria or prevent reinfection by a virus. In the end, we hope to add our knowledge to a database that could one day be used to develop phage therapy for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.\u201d 
The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Flex Room of the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, located at the corner of Church Street and 8th Street.   
For more information, visit clevelandlibrary.org<\/a>.   
For more information about TChen or this project, visit phagesdb.org\/phages\/TChen\/<\/a> or contact Dr. West at lwest@leeuniversity.edu.  
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