Kenneth Ward Aids in Conducting Research That May Help with Cancer Treatment

2017 Dec 1

Cedarville University senior Kenneth Ward, a molecular and cellular biology major, has been conducting research that may help in developing a cancer treatment. Seven Cedarville University students plan to submit two research papers for publishing within the next few months.

The students have also gained valuable experience throughout the time spent researching for Dr. Kuruvilla, the professor of biology at Cedarville University.

"Researching for Dr. Kuruvilla for two years has allowed me to gain valuable experience in the lab and has enabled me to take my book knowledge and apply it to real-world situations," Ward said.

In their research, the students found that netrin-3 stops cell division, which can be medically significant if it stops the division of cancer cells like it stops the division of Tetrahymena cells.

Projects such as these not only teach students valuable lab techniques and scientific methods but also allow them to make meaningful contributions to science before finishing their undergraduate education.

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 3,963 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and leading student satisfaction ratings. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.