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New test could tell doctors whether patients will respond to chemotherapy
Less than half the patients diagnosed with cancer respond favorably to chemotherapy, but a new method for testing how patients will respond to various drugs could pave the way for more personalized treatment.
Honorary doctorates to be presented at Purdue spring commencement
A Pulitzer Prize winner and two executives of major companies will receive honorary doctorates during Purdue University’s commencement ceremonies in May.
UT Dallas dean to take helm of Purdue’s Health and Human Sciences
An Association of Psychological Sciences Fellow has been named the new dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences.
International electric power leader SEL to build 100,000-square-foot facility, create up to 300 new jobs in Purdue Discovery Park District
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) announces plans to build a 100,000-square-foot facility for electric power research in the Purdue Discovery Park District designed to support up to 300 new high-tech jobs.
'Key factor' in development of Parkinson's disease identified
A molecule has been identified that appears to play an important role in the development of Parkinson's disease, a debilitating disease that affects millions of people around the world.
Trustees extend President Daniels’ employment agreement
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue's Board of Trustees on Tuesday (April 17) approved an extension to President Mitch Daniels’ employment agreement allowing the president to serve in the role until such time either party gives one year's notice. Daniels’ initial employment agreement was extended by two years in 2015.
Purdue, Browning announce second major project for Discovery Park District, unveil 30-year master plan
A master plan for the $1 billion Discovery Park District unveiled today (Monday) outlines a 30-year commitment to transform the west side of the Purdue University campus into a mixed-use gateway for intellectual discourse and commercial partnerships.
