February 19, 2014

In the Spotlight

Purdue innovation could detect real-time effectiveness of cancer therapies

Oncologists and cancer patients could improve the results of drug therapies by making real-time decisions about treatment options using an innovation developed by a researcher in the College of Pharmacy.

Laurie Parker, assistant professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology, is developing a method to detect if cancer-inhibiting drugs are entirely blocking the activity of enzymes called kinases in tumor cells. Several kinases are linked to cancer development. If a drug therapy only partially blocks kinase activity, the cells that survive could become a stronger tumor and develop a resistance to the drug.

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Purdue Today special issue

A special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent Friday (Feb. 21) at the conclusion of the board's scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Stewart Center, Room 326, is available on the Board of Trustees website.

Faculty, staff invited to explore learning technologies at new
'Tech Tuesdays' events

Instructors and academic support staff who want to find out how educational technology can help enhance their courses and engage students in learning are invited to attend "Tech Tuesdays," a new series of events sponsored by ITaP.

CIE announces keynote speaker for celebration of teaching, learning

The Center for Instructional Excellence's March Celebration for Teaching and Learning will feature Edward Deci, professor of psychology and the Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences at the University of Rochester. Deci's talk, "Prompting Optimal Motivation in Education," will take place at 9 a.m. March 26 in Stewart Center, Fowler Hall.

People

Laussade serving as interim director of procurement services

Denise Laussade, director of treasury operations, has agreed to serve as interim director of procurement services. This change was effective Feb. 5.

General news

Cirque du Soleil selects Purdue to host first Midwest workshop

A high-level theater technology workshop by Cirque du Soleil, which is immensely popular on both coasts, has chosen to make its Midwest premiere at Purdue -- and current and aspiring theatre professionals must register soon.

Purdue Police Department to host Citizen's Police Academy

Purdue's police department is offering a free course that will allow the public to get a feel for what it is like to serve and protect.

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