November 15, 2023
Measuring the strength of concrete in highways and bridges has traditionally entailed “heavy equipment, extensive labor, and considerable uncertainty,” says Luna Lu, an associate dean and engineering professor at Purdue University who started Wavelogix, the company that makes Rebel Concrete Strength Sensors. The sensors, which are installed on a stretch of road before concrete is actually poured, transmit real-time data about the material directly to engineers’ smartphones, allowing them to ascertain when new construction is strong enough to handle cars or when to shut down a highway for repairs.
Wavelogix Rebel Concrete Strength Sensors: The 200 Best Inventions of 2023.
November 13, 2023
The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 131 new Extramural Discovery Science (EDS) research and career development grants totaling $64.5 million. The grants will fund investigators at 72 institutions across the United States starting in 2024.
American Cancer Society Awards 131 New Research and Career Development Grants Totaling $64.5 Million
November 10, 2023
Two JKUAT students from the Schools of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have been awarded opportunities for medical electives and masters programs in Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University.
November 10, 2023
Spraying a stretchy and conductive polymer onto any store-bought garment turns it into a sensor for monitoring body movement during physical therapy.
Spray-on sensors can turn any clothing into motion-sensing technology
November 9, 2023
Dr. Allen Templeton of Merck & Co. and Dr. Stephen Byrn of Purdue University initiated a scientific project that proposed using synchrotron X-ray pair distribution function (SXPDF) and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) techniques to investigate amorphous pharmaceutical solids. Since then, scientists from Merck, Purdue, Argonne National Laboratory, and Improved Pharma have been collaborating on a research project involving the structure of amorphous posaconazole (POSA) and amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS-L). Their work is described in the latest issue of Molecular Pharmaceutics.
November 9, 2023
The WaveLogix Concrete Sensor System was named TIME's Best Inventions of 2023.
November 6, 2023
Purdue University’s Office of Research has named nine faculty as research fellows in Indiana’s AnalytiXIN, an academic-industry initiative based in Indianapolis. AnalytiXIN was established to develop a digital community, including a collaboration location in Indianapolis, to strengthen engagement among academic researchers with their industry counterparts. The project is intended to drive sustained innovation and enable Indiana companies to expand their digital capabilities and skilled workforces. AnalytiXIN emphasizes research in the life sciences and manufacturing – two of Indiana’s key economic drivers.
Purdue names 9 faculty to collaborate, innovate with AnalytiXIN
November 6, 2023
Exercise induces changes in muscle metabolism and structure that support long-term improvements in performance. Langston et al. found that regulatory T cells support the beneficial effects of exercise by protecting muscle mitochondria from excessive exercise-induced inflammation.
November 6, 2023
Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies is pleased to recognize Kari Clase, Ph.D., with the 2023 Leadership in Open Access Award. Dr. Clase is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and serves as the director of the Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) Center.
November 2, 2023
The Seed for Success Acorn Award is given to investigators in recognition of their accomplishment in obtaining an external sponsored award of $1 million or more.
