Past News

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Purdue Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Method to Predict Chemoresistance - You Won't Believe How They Did It

February 21, 2024

In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers at Purdue University have shattered conventional norms by harnessing an unexpected ally in the battle against chemoresistance: Doppler ultrasound.

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Purdue Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Method to Predict Chemoresistance - You Won't Believe How They Did It

Inaugural Cramer lecture: A new chapter in molecular biophysics at Purdue University

February 20, 2024

Purdue University’s Department of Biological Sciences recently held the inaugural lecture of the new William A. and Hanni Aebersold Cramer Lectures in Biophysics Series. Funded by William Cramer, the emeritus Henry Koffler Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences, and his wife, the lecture series was established as a testament to the couple’s commitment to advance molecular biophysics research and education at Purdue. Their donation will support the annual lecture series for more than 10 years.

Inaugural Cramer lecture: A new chapter in molecular biophysics at Purdue University

Purdue Researchers Edge Closer to Delivering Personalized Medicine to Cancer Patients

February 9, 2024

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique to better predict chemotherapy resistance in canines and humans.

Purdue Researchers Edge Closer to Delivering Personalized Medicine to Cancer Patients

Purdue University Online continues to achieve high national rankings

February 7, 2024

Purdue University’s College of Engineering online master’s degrees and College of Education offerings again ranked among the nation’s elite in the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings of best online programs. Purdue online master’s degrees in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and engineering management all ranked No. 1 for 2024 — the fifth consecutive year industrial and mechanical engineering have topped the list, and the third year for engineering management.

Purdue University Online continues to achieve high national rankings

Geometric transformation adaptive optics (GTAO) for volumetric deep brain imaging through gradient-index lenses.

February 5, 2024

The advance of genetic function indicators has enabled the observation of neuronal activities at single-cell resolutions.

Geometric transformation adaptive optics (GTAO) for volumetric deep brain imaging through gradient-index lenses.

Scholars in the College of Veterinary Medicine Receive Recognition for Research Awards

February 2, 2024

Several Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members are among the Purdue University researchers recognized in a first-of-the-year report from the university on research-related achievements. The listing of notable research grants received by Purdue faculty and staff included four projects that were awarded SPARK (Supporting Partnering for Advanced Research teamwork) funding for the fall 2023 round. The SPARK program provides up to $100,000 for critical development activities linked to external grant proposals of $7 million or more.

Scholars in the College of Veterinary Medicine Receive Recognition for Research Awards

Purdue trustees ratify faculty position; approve new degree program, resolutions of appreciation and work related to new Daniels School building

February 2, 2024

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 2) ratified a faculty naming and approved a new degree program, resolutions of appreciation and work related to the new Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business building. The newly ratified faculty naming is Rong Huang as the Evanson-McCoy Professor.

Purdue trustees ratify faculty position; approve new degree program, resolutions of appreciation and work related to new Daniels School building

Soybean industry to benefit from growing demand of cell-cultured meat

February 2, 2024

The prospect of increased demand for cell-cultured meat is expected to positively impact the soybean industry, according to a new paper from Holly Wang, professor of agricultural economics, at Purdue University. Published in the department’s Purdue Agricultural Economics Report, Wang’s collaborators are Shihuan Kuang, professor of animal sciences, and graduate students Yanyu Ma and Yizhou Hua. The paper, titled, “The Rise of Meat Substitute Consumption and Its Impact on the U.S. Soybean Industry,” predicts that the demand for soybean consumption will increase due to the wider availability of meat substitutes or plant-based meats.

Soybean industry to benefit from growing demand of cell-cultured meat

TECH Should you post images of your kids online in the AI age?

February 1, 2024

Earlier this week, deepfakes began circulating online, showing sexually explicit and abusive fake images. This time, the victim was Taylor Swift, the most famous victim of a problem tech platforms, anti-abuse groups, and even lawmakers have struggled to keep up with. But the victims aren’t just celebrities. Far from it.

TECH Should you post images of your kids online in the AI age?

Purdue Innovates Licenses Novel Short-Stature Corn Technology

February 1, 2024

The Purdue Innovates Office of Technology Commercialization has awarded a worldwide, exclusive license to a small-statured corn inbred called D16 to Romney-based Ag Alumni Seed. The license is limited to popcorn and does not apply to dent corn, field corn or sweet corn.

Purdue Innovates Licenses Novel Short-Stature Corn Technology