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WVU researchers testing antibody to treat drug-resistant bacteria
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- NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Neuroscientist Dame Nancy Rothwell's journey from fat cells to university leadership
Genomic PressDame Nancy Rothwell, renowned neuroscientist and former Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Manchester, shares her scientific journey and leadership experiences in a Genomic Press Interview. From groundbreaking research on obesity and brain inflammation to steering a major university, her career exemplifies the intersection of scientific innovation and academic leadership.
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- Brain Medicine
Towards sustainable local mobility with citizen engagement and big data
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate UniversityWith rugged terrain and mobility centered on personal car ownership, bringing together the residents of Okinawa with convenient and eco-friendly transportation is no easy feat.
But sustainable transit is key to both decarbonization and inclusive regional mobility. And now, a new research project, dubbed SO-SMART (a proactive SOcial-based framework for SMART transportation), aims to find sustainable and accessible public transport means through an innovative approach built on citizen participation.
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- EIG Concert Japan
Women struggle in the boardroom to promote social responsibility initiatives
University of South Australia- Journal
- Accounting and Finance
Turning beginners into experts with artificial intelligence
Texas A&M UniversityNew research uses AI to improve training of sensorimotor skills in human subjects, with potential applications ranging from performing surgery to perfecting tennis serves.
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- Operations Research
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- U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Army Research Office
New therapy for dogs with cancer shows promise
University of Missouri-ColumbiaWhen Mary Winter, BS ’81, JD ’90, of Jefferson City noticed that her rescue dog, Sadie, developed swollen lymph nodes last fall, Winter’s veterinarian confirmed what she already suspected: cancer.
Her Border Collie mix was diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer common in both dogs and people. Determined to give Sadie the highest quality of care, Winter turned to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
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- NIH/National Cancer Institute
Study to deepen understanding of rare disabling arthritis affecting children
University of BirminghamYoung people with a rare condition called Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) are taking part in clinical research to better understand the condition, including to find out why some children have more severe arthritis and others get better on first treatment. Among those taking part is Amy who was diagnosed with JIA at three years old but is now able to pursue an active life including violin and karate.
University of Cincinnati professor collaborates with her son on stroke trials app
University of CincinnatiThe University of Cincinnati’s Pooja Khatri and her son Ajai Nelson have collaborated to launch the NIH StrokeNet Trial Finder app.