December 5, 2023
On Nov. 16, Karen Plaut, Purdue’s executive vice president for research, led a public discussion with Paula Johnson, president of Wellesley College. This event, “Beyond X and Y: Gender Biology and Women’s Health,” was part of the “Leading the Way” interview series run by the Purdue Women’s Global Health Institute. The series features distinguished scientists and leaders discussing research, leadership, career paths and barriers, and work-life balance.
WGHI News: WGHI ‘Leading the Way’ interview: Wellesley College President Paula Johnson
November 27, 2023
A woman stands in a dimly lit living room and begins addressing a roomful of industry professionals and Purdue faculty with expertise spanning hospitality and tourism management, industrial engineering, computer graphics technology, theater and more. “We hope that your time here will be enriching, inspiring and filled with opportunities to learn from esteemed speakers, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and forge new connections that will shape the future of hospitality,” the woman says. When she finishes her speech, Ron Martin, principal projection and effects engineer at AOA — a company that specializes in themed entertainment and experiences for companies such as Walt Disney World — closes the window on the screen, the pixels shifting into a PowerPoint presentation. The AI-generated woman was merely a character delivering a welcome message for the Oct. 20 roundtable discussion focused on the coexistence of AI advancements and human well-being, pulling the information from Martin’s calendar.
November 16, 2023
The average morning routine for many Americans includes inhaling several milligrams of chemicals that may be harmful to their health, Purdue University researchers have found. In a newly-published paper in Environmental Science & Technology, a journal of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Nusrat Jung, an assistant professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering, discovered that several chemicals, particularly cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes — which are ubiquitous in hair care products — linger in the air after use. On average, Jung’s team reports, a person can inhale a cumulative mass of 1-17 milligrams of potentially harmful chemicals in a single hair care session in their home. “We found the results to be extremely alarming,” Jung said. “We did not expect to see such significant emissions of volatile chemical mixtures from off-the-shelf hair care products during typical hair care routines that many people perform each and every day.”
Purdue News: Hair care product chemicals can linger in the air in surprising amounts
November 13, 2023
Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms -- shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down -- are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. A new study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that received usual obstetric care and screening.
November 9, 2023
On Nov. 16, Karen Plaut, Purdue’s executive vice president of research, will host a public discussion with Paula Johnson, current president of Wellesley College. This event, “Beyond X and Y: Gender Biology and Women’s Health,” is part of the Leading the Way Interview Series run by Purdue’s Women’s Global Health Institute. The series features distinguished scientists and leaders on research, leadership, career path and barriers, and work-life balance.
October 23, 2023
Indiana’s life sciences advocates say the state’s new designation as a federal technology hub will position it to compete for millions of dollars and boost the state’s image as a biotech innovator.
Life science boosters hail Indiana’s designation as federal technology hub
October 23, 2023
Purdue University is part of a consortium of Indiana stakeholders successful in securing a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) designation by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, which recognizes regions poised to ensure the U.S. is globally competitive in areas that are key to national security.
October 23, 2023
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a novel photosensitizer as a chemotherapeutic against triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC is the most prevalent form of cancer found in women and is considered the most aggressive form of breast cancer, comprising 15-20% of breast cancer cases. Current standard treatment for TNBC utilizes traditional chemotherapies. Unfortunately, traditional chemotherapies have high toxicity and often result in cancers with drug resistance. This has led to a dire need to discover novel treatments.
Purdue News: NOVEL CO-THERAPY FOR TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER
October 20, 2023
Blood tests that detect traces of cancer cells and tumor DNA help find residual disease after treatment is completed.
October 18, 2023
Encouraging physical activity is a well-established public health strategy that effectively supports disease prevention and health promotion across all age groups. In the US, Hispanic/Latino communities are part of a large minority population that experiences the burden of increased risk factors for cardiometabolic disease at disproportionate rates, and thus may benefit from strategies that support increased physical activity. In a recent publication supported by NHLBI, NIDDK, NCI, and others, researchers conducted a longitudinal study to assess correlates of physical activity patterns among adult participants of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) as well as among adult participants of the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), who are primarily white and non-Hispanic.
