The FASEB MARC Program conferred $1,850 to 1 student and postdoctoral awardee from underrepresented groups, aiming to increase their engagement in biomedical research. The program seeks to promote diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.
The FASEB MARC Program awarded Crystal Rogers from the California Institute of Technology $1,000 to attend the West Coast SDB Regional Meeting. The program aims to increase diversity in biomedical research by supporting underrepresented groups.
A study by AIBS found that 35% of conflicts were self-reported by review panel members, while 65% were identified by panel managers. The researchers suggest improving COI reporting and detection methods to maintain high ethical standards.
The FASEB MARC Program has announced the travel award recipients for EB 2015, promoting diversity in biomedical research. The program aims to increase the number and competitiveness of underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral research.
Researchers are using novel methods to understand how nerve cells form new connections after spinal cord injury, with the goal of restoring function and movement. A five-year NIH grant will allow them to isolate specific cell types and study their growth and interactions.
The Vilcek Foundation has awarded Peter Walter the $100,000 Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science for his pioneering work on protein transport and stress response. Sun Hur and Rob Knight also received $50,000 Creative Promise Prizes for their innovative research on enzyme reactions and microbial communities.
SCAPE, a new high-speed 3D microscope developed by Elizabeth Hillman, overcomes major hurdles in biomedical research imaging. It allows for real-time 3D imaging at cellular resolution in behaving organisms, capturing complex dynamics like neurons firing in the brain or cells moving in the zebrafish heart.
UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics has received $7.3 million in grants to develop health information technology solutions. Researchers are working on projects to mine medical data, make electronic health records user-friendly, and improve patient safety.
RIT professor Thomas Gaborski is using ultra-thin nano-membranes and adipose stem cells to create functional vascular networks necessary in engineering tissue, skin, and organs. His research aims to address the critical shortage of donor organs and alleviate organ rejection by utilizing a person's own stem cells.
The Chicago Biomedical Consortium is launching a $3 million Infrastructure Initiative to promote investment in high-impact scientific equipment at its member universities. The initiative aims to make modern instrumentation available to the CBC research community, enabling them to stay at the forefront of biomedical discovery.
Researchers at UC Davis have developed a method to toughen up engineered cartilage and keep natural tissues strong outside the body. By depriving native or engineered cartilage of oxygen and using an enzyme called lysyl oxidase, they found that cross-linking occurs, making the material stronger.
Researchers at Virginia Tech describe a new tool called VEIN pulse that uses bipolar pulses to enhance drug delivery to the brain. The technology has shown success in treating brain cancer and other neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.
A consortium of Detroit colleges aims to increase diversity in biomedical research by recruiting and mentoring underrepresented students. The REBUILD Detroit project will provide research opportunities, mentorship, and pipeline programs to support the goal of producing more undergraduate students with biomedical degrees.
San Francisco State University has been awarded $17 million from the National Institutes of Health to develop a model for increasing workforce diversity in biomedical research. The project aims to reduce stereotype threat and increase graduation rates among underrepresented students, with goals of reaching 40% by 2020.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will launch a new undergraduate program to engage students from diverse backgrounds in biomedical research, focusing on rural Alaska and promoting interest and success in biomedical careers. The five-year program aims to attract students from underrepresented groups and provide them with training, men...
The FASEB MARC Program has announced the travel award recipients for the RECOMB/ISCB Conference, with Brittany Baur and Leanne Whitmore selected to receive awards. The program aims to increase diversity in biomedical research by supporting underrepresented groups.
The FASEB MARC Program has awarded $5,550 to students and postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented groups at the AMP 2014 Annual Meeting. The program aims to increase diversity in biomedical research through travel awards and mentorship opportunities.
A $9.2 million grant from the NIH will help researchers share, use and cite biomedical datasets more efficiently. The project, led by UC San Diego, aims to create a searchable online digital library for health-related datasets.
The University of Pittsburgh has been awarded a four-year, $11 million grant to lead a Big Data to Knowledge Center of Excellence. The center will develop and disseminate tools that can find causal links in large biomedical data, enabling researchers to uncover new insights in health and disease.
The Scripps Research Institute and Scripps Translational Science Institute will receive funding for a new Center for Excellence in Big Data Computing, enabling the collective mining of biomedical data. The initiative aims to accelerate research efforts on rare diseases using open approaches and citizen science platforms.
Boston University will receive a five-year, $1.8 million NIH 'BEST' grant to enhance training for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in biomedical research, preparing them for careers beyond academia.
Rutgers will develop programs to expose graduate trainees to non-academic careers in the biomedical science and engineering ecosystem. The university's successful application was submitted jointly by CIVET and GSBS, guiding researchers in practical application and commercialization.
The FASEB MARC Program has announced travel award recipients for the Society of Leukocyte Biology Joint Meeting. This year, 1 student and postdoctoral researcher received a total of $1,850 to encourage participation from underrepresented groups in biomedical research.
The FASEB MARC Program has selected recipients for the 2014 APS Intersociety Meeting. The program aims to increase underrepresented groups in biomedical research. A total of $1,850 was awarded to 1 participant.
Researchers have adapted a biomedical technique to study ocean organisms, identifying and measuring proteins to understand biochemical reactions. The study reveals how microbes respond to environmental cues and ecosystem changes over large regions.
Researchers have adapted a biomedical technique to study the ocean, revealing how single-celled marine organisms and ecosystems are operating. By measuring proteins, scientists can identify biochemical reactions happening within organisms and diagnose how the oceans respond to pollution and climate change.
Dr. Richard Casaburi will receive the Distinguished Scientist Honor Lecturer award from CHEST, recognizing his pioneering work in developing rehabilitative treatments for COPD. He leads LA BioMed's pulmonary rehabilitation research and has received numerous awards for his contributions.
Researchers have created an online analytic platform called CellNet to aid stem cell engineering. The tool uses network biology methods to analyze and predict cell fate and corresponding engineering strategies, offering a reliable shortcut for drug development and individualized cancer therapies.
The FASEB MARC Program has announced the travel award recipients for the 2014 ASBMR annual meeting, promoting diversity in bone and mineral research. The program aims to increase the number of underrepresented groups engaged in biomedical research, with this year's awards totaling $3,200.
Four winning projects address postoperative complications, visual impairments, tube feeding issues and neonatal urine collection. The first place team will receive $20,000 for their AccuSpine device improving spinal fusion procedures.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has received a $18.8 million award from the National Institutes of Health to fund statewide biomedical research and student training in Alaska. The five-year award will support research networks across three university campuses, focusing on health, disease, and environmental factors.
Professor Jamie Rogers has been recognized as an Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Fellow for her outstanding contributions to sustainable engineering. She has received over $3.6 million in research funding and served on the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Sustainable Engineers project.
A biomedical engineer has received a $250,000 grant to expand his research on a novel lupus drug that targets B cells. The goal is to treat a range of autoimmune diseases, offering an alternative to steroids with fewer side effects.
A UT Arlington big data team has won a three-year $600,000 NSF grant to develop an interactive database of fruit fly gene expressions, which are commonly found in humans and other species. The project aims to yield methods of analyzing data that will aid in biomedical science and engineering.
The guidelines, developed by an expert volunteer panel, integrate cutting-edge biomedical advances with evidence-based behavioral interventions for the care of people living with HIV or at high risk for infection. The recommendations include a call for antiretroviral therapy and pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV transmission.
The University of Chicago is creating a new professorship in tissue engineering, supported by a $3.5 million donation from the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. This endowed chair will foster scholarship on tissue engineering at the MBL and Institute for Molecular Engineering.
The Pew Charitable Trusts has awarded 22 young scientists with funding to investigate pressing health problems through the Pew Biomedical Scholars program. This initiative supports top U.S. researchers at the assistant professor level, providing flexible funding for four years to seed innovation in their independent research careers.
The Pew Charitable Trusts and Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust launched a new scholars program targeting cancer research. Five promising early-career scientists will receive funding for innovative research using genetics, pharmacology, and structural biology.
The Endocrine Society recognized Sen. Dick Durbin's dedication to advancing endocrinology research, particularly through the introduction of the American Cures Act. The proposed bill aims to create a trust fund for mandatory biomedical research funding, increasing support for NIH and other health programs.
Purdue researchers have developed a new approach to teach large numbers of engineering students, resulting in improved student performance and engagement. The Purdue Mechanics Freeform Classroom system allows students to interact online while accessing instructional videos and animations, reducing the number of students who receive a D...
Researchers have developed nanoscale structures called 'nanodaisies' that can deliver multiple anti-cancer drugs to cancer cells. These daisy-shaped structures show promise in treating lung, leukemia, breast, prostate, liver, ovarian and brain cancers.
The University of Houston will bolster its biomedical research capabilities with the recruitment of cancer imaging expert David Mayerich. Mayerich's work focuses on improving diagnosis and treatment through high-performance imaging and modeling of complex tumor structures.
Researchers at Columbia University successfully grew fully functional human cartilage from adult human stem cells, marking a significant breakthrough in tissue engineering. The developed cartilage exhibits physiologic architecture and strength, with potential applications in repairing cartilage defects or reconstructing complex tissues.
A UH biomedical engineer is working on a device to separate well-preserved red blood cells from potentially harmful materials in blood transfusions. The system uses microfluidic technology to scale up the separation process, making it safer and more efficient.
A majority of Europeans view biomedical research as a source of hope and trust the public to challenge opinion. However, most lack scientific literacy and rely on experts for understanding, highlighting the need for education and communication about research findings.
Researchers at NC State University have developed a new processing technique that increases luminescence in LEDs by coating gallium nitride (GaN) with phosphorus-derived acid. This enhances the material's stability, making it more suitable for biomedical applications such as implantable sensors.
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a new technique using ATP as a trigger for targeted anti-cancer drug delivery. In laboratory tests, it increased the effectiveness of drugs targeting breast cancer, with a 3.6 times higher success rate than non-ATP techniques.
Angelique Louie, a UC Davis professor, has been awarded a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to develop novel technology for detecting gene expression in deep tissues using bioluminescent gene reporters and MRI. The project aims to facilitate noninvasive imaging for various biomedical applications.
A team of scientists created wearable technology that helps surgeons visualize cancer cells by making them glow blue, reducing the need for follow-up surgeries and associated costs. The innovation uses a custom video display, head-mounted device, and targeted molecular agent to distinguish cancer cells from healthy tissue.
Researchers found that collecting and bleeding horseshoe crabs for biomedical purposes causes short-term changes in their behavior and physiology. The study suggests delaying the blood harvest or improving transportation conditions could help the animals recover and breed again, potentially mitigating population declines.
Dan Arvizu, NREL director, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his leadership in the renewable and clean energy sectors. He was cited for promoting national balanced energy policies and making significant advancements in engineering education.
A new micro-robotic technique allows for precise construction of individual cell-encapsulating hydrogels, enabling true control over bottom-up tissue engineering. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize 3D printing and tissue engineering, addressing organ shortages and improving disease treatment.
Guohua Cao is developing a novel, five-dimensional micro-computer tomography scanner to image atherosclerotic plaques in transgenic mouse models. The system combines three separately developed technologies to provide high spatial and temporal resolution images of small animals.
A new study found that the public has a strong negative view of climate engineering, with approaches like carbon capture and cloud brightening being better received. The results suggest that even well-regarded techniques still have a net negative perception.
The Lancet research series aims to increase value and reduce waste in biomedical research by setting clear priorities, improving research design and conduct, and enhancing regulation and management. The series proposes metrics for stakeholders to monitor the implementation of recommendations.
The Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation is transforming engineering education at Rowan University with the establishment of a new doctoral program and the creation of the Henry Rowan Engineering Ph.D. Fellowship Program and the Henry Rowan Engineering Globalization Fellowship Program for Undergraduates.
Researchers developed an iPad-based early warning system for hospital patient monitoring, using vital signs to calculate a score and alert staff to potential issues. The system replaces traditional chart-based methods, enabling faster and more accurate care.
A new 3-D phase contrast X-ray imaging system will help evaluate and monitor bioengineered tissues in a living body. The technique addresses limitations of conventional X-ray imaging technologies.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new form of 'zero-dimensional' carbon nanotube that could revolutionize the field of electronics. The shorter nanotubes are more dispersible and potentially easier to process for industrial and biomedical applications.
A new study by Erin Cech at Rice University found that engineering students leave college less concerned about public welfare than when they entered. The research suggests that engineering education may foster a culture of disengagement regarding public welfare issues.